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About the Role

Harrow is seeking an experienced, confident, and ambitious social work qualified leader to serve as Head of MASH and Early Help. This strategic role is crucial for ensuring children, young people, and families receive timely and appropriate support through the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and Early Help services. The position involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with various partners, and driving high-quality practice to improve outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership across MASH and Early Help.
Lead multi-disciplinary teams and work closely with Social Care, Police, Health, Education, and other partners.
Drive high-quality practice and strengthen decision-making.
Support service improvement and ensure coordinated, responsive, and effective support for children and families.
Lead services at the core of Harrow’s safeguarding and prevention system.
Shape the development of integrated, multi-agency practice across the front door and early help arrangements.
Champion strengths-based, relationship-based, and family-led practice with a focus on early intervention and prevention.
Utilize performance insight, audit, quality assurance, and professional curiosity to drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with senior leaders and partners to strengthen safeguarding responses and manage risk.
Promote inclusive, anti-racist, and culturally competent practice.

Requirements

A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
Substantial experience in children's services, including leadership of safeguarding, MASH, assessment, and Early Help services.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, thresholds, information-sharing, and multi-agency decision-making.
Proven ability to lead service improvement and strengthen practice quality.
Experience using performance information to evaluate impact.
Experience managing people, budgets, and resources effectively in a complex service environment.
Excellent communication and partnership skills.
Ability to engage confidently with staff, senior leaders, elected members, schools, partners, and communities.
Strong commitment to equality, anti-racist & culturally competent practice, professional curiosity, and improving outcomes for children and families.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Operational leadership
Team leadership
Partnership working
Risk management
Performance management
Service improvement
Quality assurance
Communication
Interpersonal skills

Location

Harrow

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced leader
Substantial experience in children's services
Leadership experience

Education Level

Social Work qualification

About the Company

Harrow Children’s Services aims to shape the front door, strengthen early help, and improve outcomes for children and families.
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is central to Harrow’s safeguarding arrangements.
The Early Help offer plays a vital role in identifying need earlier, strengthening families, and preventing escalation.

Equal Opportunity

Commitment to equality, anti-racist & culturally competent practice.