The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Business Support Team.

Our MASH team work alongside partners and agencies in order to identify and assess the risks and needs of children at the earliest possible opportunity. Our aim is always to respond with the most effective, joined up actions and make the right decisions for the right families at the right time.

For an informal discussion please contact Luke.Burditt@nctrust.co.uk 

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

• 2 Day Induction Programme
• Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
• Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
• A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
• Local government Pension Scheme
• Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• 28 days’ annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years’ service
• Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Monthly quality supervision

Your valuable contribution will be to work closely with our dedicated and passionate social workers and MASH Officers to deliver a high quality service to the children and families of Northamptonshire.

We are often busy and the work can be pressurised so it is important that you thrive in this type of fast paced environment.

Whilst every day is different, you will be creating, updating and maintaining sensitive records and providing administrative support to the wider MASH team. 

Due to the nature and location of this role, successful applicants will be required to complete a Police Vetting process

You have experience of working within a Business Support/ Administrative role supporting operational delivery

You have previously worked in fast changing, dynamic environments.

You are a strong, effective communicator experienced in using multiple channels

You have excellent IT, numeracy, analytical, interpretative skills and you pay attention to detail.

“The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance.

When applying please ensure your supporting statement covers how you fulfil the essential criteria set out in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting.

You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time education. 

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children’s Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation.