Early Help MASSH Practitioner, Bury

Pertemps; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Early Help Practitioner to join the Multi-Agency Safeguarding and Support Hub (MASSH) in Bury. This critical role involves screening and triaging support requests, gathering and analyzing information from partner agencies, and ensuring that children and families receive timely assistance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of Early Help practices and have experience in a safeguarding environment. This position offers a competitive pay rate of up to £20.09 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, and families.
• Knowledge of multi-agency safeguarding practices.
• Ability to produce assessments based on evidence.

Responsibilities

• Screen and triage incoming requests for support.
• Gather and analyze information from partner agencies.
• Formulate evidence-based recommendations.

Skills

Screening and triaging requests

Information analysis from partner agencies

Child safeguarding procedures

Evidence-based recommendation formulation

Understanding of Early Help services

Job description

Early Help MASSH Practitioner, Bury

Pay rate to £20.09 per hour

Contract role

We are recruiting for an experienced Early Help Practitioner to work in a MASSH team in Bury Council.

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Early Help Practitioner to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding and Support Hub (MASSH) in Bury. This is a vital role in our Early Help service, helping ensure children, young people, and families receive timely and appropriate support.

This role is based on the Early Help Practitioners job description but is specific to the functions and responsibilities within the MASSH.

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.

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is.

We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

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