MASH Team Manager
The closing date is 29 October 2025
Job summary
The post holder will line manage Assistant Team Managers and Social Workers (Senior Practitioners). The purpose of this job is to help children, young people and families in need of help and protection with a particular focus on managing referrals and safeguarding concerns received by the MASH for children who are newly referred or who are not currently open to a statutory social work team. The post holder will hold supervisory responsibility for Assistant Team Managers and senior social workers. The post has lead responsibility for ensuring that the duty and assessment function in the team is managed safely and delivers outcomes effectively and in a timely way. Oversees the effective management of teams budget.
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families in need of help and protection? We have a exciting Team Manager role opportunity within the MASH Service in Oxfordshire! The post holder will be free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart. You'll be supportive and energised; you don't accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do: always learning, be kind and care, equality and integrity in all we do, taking responsibility and daring to do it differently. Fundamentally, you'll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because we're here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.
About us
Together, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. In our Early Help, Assessment and Prevention Directorate, were committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. Everyday youll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. Were not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives. We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care. Weve been consistently rated as good by Ofsted, and we continue to strive to do better.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£59,008 to £62,422 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP6D028737
Job locations
Oxford
OX1 1ND
Employer details
Employer name
Oxfordshire County Council
Address
Oxford
OX1 1ND
Employer's website
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