About the role
The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) have an exciting permanent, full time vacancy for an Adult MASH Adult Support Coordinator.
The role is funded up to 31/03/2025 when a review to sustain funding will be completed. However if funding is withdrawn the successful candidate will continue to be employed in a permanent ASC position within the council.
MASH provides a safeguarding triage function and is committed to making safeguarding personal. This involves engaging with the adult at risk, or their advocate, to agree a way forward which follows the six key principles of s42 enquires under the Care Act.
MASH works closely with its partner agencies, in the spirit of the Care Act, to share information with the aim of providing the highest quality of response to adults at risk.
The team is co-located, with the police, at The Hex, Police Headquarters and therefore this post will be subject to the outcome of a Police vetting check.
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Lynne Englebright, Adult MASH Manager on 0755 759 2008 (Lynne.Englebright@Cambridgeshire.gov.uk)
Interviews will be held in person w/c 06/11/23
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What will you be doing?
As an Adult Support Coordinator in the team, you will be undertaking a triage function for all safeguarding referrals using a risk-based approach in line with relevant procedures, as well as working within low risk duty list. You will support the delivery of a high quality and effective MASH service across Cambridgeshire to respond to the needs of service users and their families in a timely manner within statutory guidelines and service specifications.
You will need to provide a response, which is preventative, by signposting to relevant organisations or conduct (or instruct others to conduct) enquiries under section 42 of the Care Act.
About you
The person we are looking for will:
- Have a willingness to develop an in-depth knowledge of the Care Act and other relevant legislation and be able to apply these in practice.
- Have good communication and recording skills and the ability to support people who are experiencing complex circumstances and needs.
- Have the experience, knowledge and skills to identify situations where a complex social work intervention may be needed and refer to or seek advice in a timely way from Adult Safeguard Leads or your Team Manager.
- Work collaboratively and proactively with council colleagues, partner organisations and community services as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to enhance opportunities and outcomes for people.
- Engage in learning and development and maintain ongoing understanding and experience of complex safeguarding legislation and guidance.
For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.
Our benefits
We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits:
- Flexible and creative working arrangements
- Flexible Bank Holidays
- A comprehensive wellbeing package
- Our Cambs Rewards employee discounts
- A comprehensive pension scheme
- IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Camweb our staff intranet helping to keep you informed
- An employee recognition scheme
About us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
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