Early Help Practitioner

Reed; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization is seeking Early Help Practitioners in Bury. This hybrid role involves collaborating with families to provide essential support and ensuring safeguarding protocols are followed. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Health or Social Care and experience in working with children facing challenges. The position offers an hourly pay of £15.84 and a fixed contract of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families, especially those facing challenges.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and early help services.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing new referrals and deciding what support is needed.
• Working with other professionals to gather and understand information.
• Writing clear assessments and recommendations.
• Helping families get the right help at the right time.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health or Social Care

Job description

Do you want to be the first point of support for children and families who need help?

We’re looking for Early Help Practitioners to join a busy safeguarding and support hub. You’ll work with families, gather information, and help make decisions that lead to better outcomes for children. It’s a rewarding role where your experience and insight can make a real difference.

Key Details

• Location: Bury (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days from home by request)
• Contract: 6-month fixed term
• Pay: £15.84 per hour
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 5:00pm
• Start Date: After full compliance checks
• DBS: Enhanced required
• Driving Licence: Not needed

What You’ll Be Doing

• Reviewing new referrals and deciding what support is needed
• Working with other professionals to gather and understand information
• Spotting risks and making sure concerns are passed on quickly
• Writing clear assessments and recommendations
• Helping families get the right help at the right time

What You’ll Need

• A Level 3 or higher qualification in Health, Social Care, or something similar
• Experience working with children and families, especially those facing challenges
• Good understanding of safeguarding and early help services
• Strong communication and teamwork skills