MASH Social Worker

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Social Worker – MASH Team

Wokingham Borough Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team – the single front door into Children’s Services and Early Help. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference for children and families from the very first point of contact.

As a Social Worker in MASH, you’ll play a crucial role in processing contacts within 24 hours, speaking with members of the public, professionals, and families to provide detailed analysis and recommendations about next steps. You’ll complete safety planning where required and ensure robust decision-making at the front door, in line with our Threshold document. This is a dynamic role that requires excellent interpersonal skills, strong recording abilities, and a sound understanding of children’s legislation and thresholds. You’ll need to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask effectively, and work collaboratively with partner agencies.

The MASH team works in a hybrid way, with social workers on a rota basis in the office two weeks out of three, so flexibility is essential. You’ll join a multi-agency team that includes representatives from Police and Health, with virtual links to Housing, Probation, Education, and specialist services such as Cranstoun Domestic Abuse & Substance Misuse. Together, we ensure the child’s voice is central to every decision.

Apply today and join a team that puts children at the heart of everything we do.

Why Wokingham:

Wokingham Children’s services are currently transitioning through a planned phase of transformation. Our refreshed structure presents excellent new opportunities for innovative & dynamic professionals. If you have a passion to make a real difference in shaping positive outcomes for children, young people and families in Wokingham, we want to hear from you.

Closing date: Sunday 25th January 2026 at 11pm

Interviews: TBC

For an informal conversation, please contact either: Jennifer.vanderheyden@wokingham.gov.uk (Hiring manager) or

Alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk (Recruitment lead for this role)

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.