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Senior Practitioner - MASH / IAA & Safeguarding
| Posting date: | 08 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £49,428 to £51,464 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2024 |
| Location: | Bridgend, CF31 4WB |
| Company: | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 16583_CBC |
Summary
Senior Practitioner - MASH / IAA & Safeguarding
Job description
37 hours per week
We have a great opportunity for you to further your social care career and ensure we continue to deliver the best services for our children and families.
Continuously building on our strengths we are committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all children, young people and families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Join us and you will work in a rewarding environment where staff are valued.
In 2018 we launched our MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) in Bridgend with key partners which incorporates the requirements of the Social Services & Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 along with safeguarding our most vulnerable children and adults.
Our MASH is the single point of contact for all professionals and citizens to raise safeguarding concerns. The MASH co-locates key partners (either physically or virtually) in order to improve the initial response to all referrals including safeguarding concerns in relation to children and vulnerable adults. Our Information, Advice and Assistance team is located in the MASH and integral to the model.
You will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, training and mentoring where required. Additionally, you will be able to further your career with both development and promotional opportunities.
In Bridgend we use the Signs of Safety practice model and full training will be provided to the successful applicant.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
A vetting check by South Wales Police is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 24 July 2024
Shortlisting Date: 25 July 2024
Interview Date: 31 July 2024
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
Job description
37 hours per week
We have a great opportunity for you to further your social care career and ensure we continue to deliver the best services for our children and families.
Continuously building on our strengths we are committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all children, young people and families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Join us and you will work in a rewarding environment where staff are valued.
In 2018 we launched our MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) in Bridgend with key partners which incorporates the requirements of the Social Services & Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 along with safeguarding our most vulnerable children and adults.
Our MASH is the single point of contact for all professionals and citizens to raise safeguarding concerns. The MASH co-locates key partners (either physically or virtually) in order to improve the initial response to all referrals including safeguarding concerns in relation to children and vulnerable adults. Our Information, Advice and Assistance team is located in the MASH and integral to the model.
You will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, training and mentoring where required. Additionally, you will be able to further your career with both development and promotional opportunities.
In Bridgend we use the Signs of Safety practice model and full training will be provided to the successful applicant.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
A vetting check by South Wales Police is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 24 July 2024
Shortlisting Date: 25 July 2024
Interview Date: 31 July 2024
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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