Early Help Triage & Safeguarding Specialist

4Recruitment Services Ltd

Rochdale

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 27,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

4Recruitment Services are seeking an experienced Early Help Support Worker to join our client in Rochdale within their Early Help and Safeguarding Hub (EHASH). You will work as part of a dynamic multi-agency front-door team, responding to referrals, gathering information, identifying needs and risks, and ensuring families receive the right support at the right time.

You will be responsible for triaging and screening referrals, gathering information from children, young people, parents/carers and

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant subject, or willingness to undertake a relevant qualification whilst in post.
Experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families, including those with complex needs.
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary or multi-agency environment.
Proven ability to gather, collate and analyse sensitive information and produce accurate case records and reports.
Experience and understanding of family-based assessments, particularly the Early Help Assessment Framework.
Good understanding of the Early Help offer and how it links to higher-level services within the Children’s Needs and Response Framework.
Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

Triage and screen referrals into EHASH.
Gather and analyse information from families, children, young people and partner agencies.
Identify safeguarding concerns, risks and unmet needs.
Complete Early Help assessments and risk assessments where appropriate.
Provide advice, information and signposting to families and professionals.
Undertake home visits when required.
Make timely referrals to Children's Social Care and Early Help services.
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely case records.
Make clear recommendations based on assessment and analysis. Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures and safeguarding frameworks.