Practice Manager – Social Care Qualified
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26.69 to £35.51 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pay Rates: PAYE £26.69 per hour / Ltd/Umbrella £35.51 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Grays, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OR16176 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Practice Manager – Social Care Qualified to join our client, Thurrock Council.
Location: Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL Hours: 37.5 per week Start Date: 01 December 2025 End Date: 38 Weeks (Temporary – Maternity Cover) Pay Rates: PAYE £26.69 per hour / Ltd/Umbrella £35.51 per hour IR35 Status: Inside
About the Client
Thurrock Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people, working closely with partners and communities to deliver effective services. The Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach, offering staff the opportunity to make a real difference in shaping the future success of the borough.
The Role
We are recruiting a Practice Manager to join the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) within Children’s Services. This is a senior practitioner role, covering maternity leave, and offers a unique opportunity to support the MASH team in assessing risk, managing thresholds for intervention, and promoting the welfare of children and young people in Thurrock.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake risk assessments and ensure timely responses to child protection, children in need, and Early Help cases.
Support the MASH team with Early Help, information sharing, and multi-agency collaboration.
Deputise for the team/deputy manager where required.
Ensure compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, and local policies.
Promote safeguarding and signpost cases to appropriate services.
Candidate Requirements
Registered with Social Work England and hold a social work degree/masters.
Senior Practitioner level experience.
Enhanced DBS required.
Experience within a multi-agency/front door team.
Strong understanding of thresholds and interventions.
Knowledge of universal support and Early Help services.
Ability to be office-based for a minimum of two days per week.
Why Thurrock?
Thurrock offers a diverse and growing community, excellent transport links to London, and a vibrant mix of cultural, retail, and leisure opportunities. Staff benefits include generous annual leave, hybrid working, and flexible arrangements.
Location: Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL Hours: 37.5 per week Start Date: 01 December 2025 End Date: 38 Weeks (Temporary – Maternity Cover) Pay Rates: PAYE £26.69 per hour / Ltd/Umbrella £35.51 per hour IR35 Status: Inside
About the Client
Thurrock Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people, working closely with partners and communities to deliver effective services. The Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach, offering staff the opportunity to make a real difference in shaping the future success of the borough.
The Role
We are recruiting a Practice Manager to join the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) within Children’s Services. This is a senior practitioner role, covering maternity leave, and offers a unique opportunity to support the MASH team in assessing risk, managing thresholds for intervention, and promoting the welfare of children and young people in Thurrock.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake risk assessments and ensure timely responses to child protection, children in need, and Early Help cases.
Support the MASH team with Early Help, information sharing, and multi-agency collaboration.
Deputise for the team/deputy manager where required.
Ensure compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, and local policies.
Promote safeguarding and signpost cases to appropriate services.
Candidate Requirements
Registered with Social Work England and hold a social work degree/masters.
Senior Practitioner level experience.
Enhanced DBS required.
Experience within a multi-agency/front door team.
Strong understanding of thresholds and interventions.
Knowledge of universal support and Early Help services.
Ability to be office-based for a minimum of two days per week.
Why Thurrock?
Thurrock offers a diverse and growing community, excellent transport links to London, and a vibrant mix of cultural, retail, and leisure opportunities. Staff benefits include generous annual leave, hybrid working, and flexible arrangements.