MASH Referral and Contact Officer

Grade 5: £35,520 - £38,379 per annum
Location: Havering Town Hall, Romford

Havering Children's Services is looking for a highly organised and motivated MASH Referral and Contact Officer to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), the key gateway for safeguarding and supporting children, young people and their families. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role within our Starting Well Service, ensuring referrals and enquiries are managed effectively and efficiently to help children receive the right support at the right time.

As a MASH Referral and Contact Officer, you will be the first point of contact for professionals, service users and partner agencies accessing Children’s Services. You will process referrals, maintain accurate records, support information sharing, and help ensure statutory responsibilities are met within required timescales.

Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries from professionals, partner agencies and members of the public.
Processing referrals and requests for information accurately and within statutory timescales.
Maintaining and quality assuring records on case management systems.
Managing duty phones, triaging calls and signposting contacts to appropriate services.
Supporting effective communication and information sharing across multi-agency partners.
Providing administrative support including correspondence, procurement and meeting arrangements.

You will be an organised, proactive and customer-focused professional with experience of working within Children’s Services, social care, or a similar fast-paced environment. You will have experience of processing and managing complex information using a range of ICT systems and be confident working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will be able to convey information clearly and professionally to a wide range of audiences, including social care professionals and members of the public. You will possess strong administrative and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT applications.

The successful candidate will be able to manage competing priorities, work effectively to tight deadlines, and remain calm under pressure. Equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team, you will be adaptable, flexible and committed to delivering a high-quality service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Paul.Sibanda@havering.gov.uk

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 21/10/26, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

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Additional Information

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The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you are passionate about supporting safeguarding services and making a positive impact for children and families, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion contact Ingrid Doheny (ingrid.doheny@havering.gov.uk) or Erika Merchant (erika.merchant@havering.gov.uk).

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