Interim Team Manager - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

Interim Team Manager - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

Location: Civic Centre, Gateshead (Office-based with occasional homeworking)

Hourly Rate: £36.61 per hour

Employer: Gateshead Council

Are you an experienced social care leader looking to shape a brand-new service? Gateshead Council is seeking a dynamic Interim Team Manager to provide key leadership during the establishment of our new Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).

Because this role is pivotal to embedding new processes and building a collaborative culture, you will be primarily based at the Civic Centre, working directly alongside team leadership to set the foundation for safe, effective service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Assistant Team Manager (Social Work) and Assistant Team Manager (Family Help) to drive high-quality, joint decision-making.

• Oversee and evaluate incoming contacts and referrals, ensuring timely, safe, and robust outcomes for children and families.

• Provide strong leadership and direction as a new multi-agency operational system is established and refined.

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding practice in line with statutory guidelines and local thresholds.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within Children's Social Care and safeguarding settings.

• Deep understanding of MASH framework operations, multi-agency working, and initial contact/referral thresholds.

• Commitment to being predominantly office-based at the Civic Centre during this critical development phase.

• Strong decision-making skills under pressure, with a focus on risk management and child welfare.

To apply, submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

qualifications

university

education

BA in social work