Head of Mash

**Reference number**

BUC10911

**Contract type**

Permanent

**Working hours**

Full Time

**Level of DBS check required**

Enhanced with Barred List

**Date posted**

28 Jan 2024, 11 p.m.

**Application deadline**

4 Feb 2024

**Overview**:
**An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic leader to join our senior leadership team in children’s social care. We are seeking a Head of MASH who will play a pivotal role in ensuring the MASH provides a safe, timely and effective multi-agency response to information about the well-being of children and young people in Buckinghamshire.**

**This post will be responsible for the leadership of the MASH, Out of Hours, Edge of Care and Exploitation Hub and take a leadership role in MASH strategic development and partnership work, engaging fully and effectively with key partner agencies.**

**Salary: £80,750 - £89,250 per annum.**

**About us**:
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected
- only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.

**About the role**:
As the Head of MASH, you will be responsible for leading and managing our MASH, Out of Hours, Edge of Care, and Exploitation Hub Teams, bringing together professionals from various agencies to work collaboratively, ensuring that all aspects of their work is focused on improving outcomes for children and protecting children at risk.

The primary focus of this role is to guarantee a safe, timely and effective multi-agency response to information concerning the well-being of children and young people in Buckinghamshire. Your key responsibilities will include:
**Performance and Quality Management**: Oversee and manage the performance and quality of work provided by MASH. Take proactive measures to address any emerging performance issues and ensure continuous improvement.

**Financial Management**: Manage budgets related to your area of responsibility, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and financial sustainability.

**Staff recruitment and retention**: Take charge of the recruitment and retention of staff within teams, fostering a positive and supportive working environment.

**Strategic Development**: Play a leadership role in the strategic development of MASH, contributing to it’s ongoing success and effectiveness in safeguarding children and young people.

**Partnership Engagement**: Engage fully and effectively with key partners in the community, fostering strong collaborative relationships to enhance multi-agency responses.

**For a full list of responsibilities please see attached job description.**

**About you**:
We are looking for applicants who have a proven track record of successful leadership in children’s social care, with experience of MASH or related fields. You’ll have a strong understanding of multi-agency working and a passion for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

With your ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with stakeholders at all levels, including members, you’ll be well versed in leading and managing change programmes to ensure seamless transition.

Demonstrable experience in budget management, performance improvement, and strategic development is essential for the role.

**Please see the attached job description for full person specification.**

**Other information**:
**Closing date**: Midnight on Sunday 4th February

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

- All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
- All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

**Our values**:
**Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy**. These are the values that underpin everything that we