Assistant Team Manager - MASH (permanent)

Hours: Part time 29.6 hours per week  
Contract: Permanent

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is the front door to Children’s Services, bringing together partner agencies to share information, assess risk and make timely safeguarding decisions for children and families.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Team Manager to support the leadership and day-to-day operational management of our busy and fast-paced MASH service.

You will provide guidance, oversight, and reflective support to social workers, support effective multi-agency decision-making and help ensure children receive the right response at the right time.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner or aspiring manager who is passionate about safeguarding, partnership working and achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days per week based in the office.

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough, then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:

• Training and development opportunities
• Agile working supported by technology
• Flexible working policies
• Friendly working environment and great colleagues.

Slough is one of the UK’s most diverse and well‑connected towns, offering a vibrant place to live and work just outside London. Ongoing regeneration and investment have enhanced local amenities, public spaces and employment opportunities, while the cost of living remains more affordable than central London. With direct trains to Central London in under 20 minutes and excellent road links via the M4, M25 and M40, Slough is an accessible and welcoming location to build your career.

Our Values and Commitment

We are driven by our vision to ensure Happy, Safe & Loved, Thriving children and young people. Our work is guided by strong values — being child focused, honest and respectful, improving constantly, looking ahead, and delivering together.

We are looking for people who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference. In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration, learning and care truly matter.

If this reflects who you are, we would love to hear from you!