Children’s Social Work, MASH Team Early Help Worker, Bury

Vitalis; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An agency specializing in social care is seeking an Early Help Worker for the MASH Team in Bury. The role requires experience working with children and young people in a safeguarding context, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to produce high-quality assessments. Offering a hybrid work model, this position provides a chance to contribute positively to children's lives while being part of a supportive team.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Referral schemes and incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding or early help contexts.
• Strong decision-making based on multi-agency information.
• Ability to engage and analyze information from various sources.

Responsibilities

• Screen and triage requests for support.
• Gather and analyze information from partner agencies.
• Produce timely assessments based on children's needs.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of thresholds and risk indicators

Professional curiosity

Ability to produce high-quality assessments

Job description

Children’s Social Work, MASH Team Early Help Worker, Bury

Pay rate £20.09 per hour
Contract role, MASH Team

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid – up to 2 days working from home per week, subject to service needs

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and triage incoming requests for support to the MASSH.
• Gather and analyse information from a range of partner agencies.
• Use the history and lived experiences of children and families to inform decision‑making.
• Recognise indicators of risk and elevate concerns appropriately in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Formulate clear, evidence‑based recommendations in line with Bury’s threshold guidance.
• Produce in‑depth and timely assessments that reflect the needs and strengths of families.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Early Help and how it supports children and families.
• Ensure timely and appropriate decision‑making.
• Contribute to a multi‑agency approach to safeguarding and early intervention.

  What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with children, young people, and families in a safeguarding or early help context.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on multi‑agency information.
  • Excellent communication and partnership working skills.
  • Good understanding of thresholds, risk indicators, and early help pathways.
  • Confidence in using professional curiosity to explore lived experiences and identify potential risks.
  • Ability to produce high‑quality assessments and recommendations that support positive outcomes.

  What We Offer

  • A supportive team environment within a dynamic and evolving service.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including the ability to work from home up to 2 days per week.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in Bury.

  Agency Post Information

  This is an agency post and we can offer you:
  - A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
  - An easy registration process (all done online)
  - Referral schemes and incentives
  - Ongoing compliance managed for you
  - Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

  Contact

  Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email [e-mail] for more information.

  We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.