Hertfordshire Children''s Services is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Front Door Gateway Service, working within our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This role is ideal for confident, skilled social workers who are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people and their families. You will be working at the forefront of best practice within a stable, innovative local authority, recently rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted, ensuring children receive the right support at the right time to keep them safe, healthy and able to thrive. About the Service The Front Door Gateway incorporates the MASH function, alongside triaging requests for support across Hertfordshire''s Children and Families services. The service is staffed by a highly skilled, committed workforce including qualified Social Workers and Children''s Information and Advice Officers (CIAOs). Our aim is to provide a timely, proportionate response to safeguarding concerns and early help requests, ensuring intervention is delivered at the most appropriate level. While the role is primarily based within MASH, there will be opportunities to support Early Help triage when required. Key Responsibilities As a Senior Practitioner, you will: Triage and screen contacts requiring safeguarding or early help responses Provide management direction and oversight on incoming contacts. Line manage a small team of Social Worker