Service Manager MASH

Service Manager MASH
Initial contract 3 months, immediate start
£450–£470 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working – 3 days per week on site

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 18 May 2026

Step into a pivotal leadership opportunity where pace, purpose and impact come together. As Service Manager MASH, you will lead a critical front door service through a period of transformation, shaping how safeguarding concerns are triaged and responded to so children receive the right help at the right time. Reporting into senior leadership, you will have real influence over practice standards, decision-making and outcomes, while developing a resilient, high‑performing multi‑agency team. With change already underway, this is the moment to make your mark and drive lasting improvement.

Your Role as Service Manager MASH:

• Lead and develop a high‑pressure Front Door and MASH service during transformation
• Drive quality and consistency in decision‑making, thresholds and risk management
• Oversee statutory interventions including Section 17 and Section 47 activity
• Embed a child‑centred practice model with reflective supervision at its core
• Strengthen multi‑agency working across health, police and education to meet timescales

You will set clear expectations, support practice improvement and ensure performance consistently meets statutory requirements, while fostering a culture of learning, accountability and continuous improvement.

Your previous experience as Service Manager MASH:

• Qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England
• Proven leadership experience within safeguarding, front door or MASH services
• Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004 and Working Together guidance
• Track record of service improvement in fast‑paced, high‑risk environments
• Resilient and confident leader able to support, challenge and develop staff

This is a high‑impact role with an urgent start, offering autonomy, challenge and the opportunity to influence system‑wide safeguarding practice at a critical time.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail, or know someone who could be a strong fit, please contact Sarah Macrae or apply today.

We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in touch.

Our clients are committed to creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate. Recruiting decisions are based solely on experience and skills, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the application and hiring process.

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