Engagement Worker – Early Intervention and Prevention

Positive Steps; Oldham; On-site; GBP 27,013 - 29,552; Full time

Job summary

Positive Steps in Greater Manchester is seeking an Engagement Worker to support families, adults and households at an early stage, preventing escalation. This hybrid role blends office work in Oldham with community activities and home visits, offering proactive, person‑centred support to build confidence and resilience.

The post involves completing Early Help assessments, delivering personalised support, and working collaboratively to empower individuals to manage challenges and prevent

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload and using electronic recording systems.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with families and individuals.
• Interest in early intervention and empowering people to make meaningful change.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker supporting families, adults and households at an early stage.
• Complete Early Help assessments and deliver personalised support.
• Collaborate with people on your caseload to help build confidence, resilience and long‑term coping skills.

Skills

Caseload management

Interpersonal skills

Electronic recording

Job description

Engagement Worker – Early Intervention and Prevention

Title: Engagement Worker – Early Intervention and Prevention

Hours: 36

Salary: £27,013.56 to £29,552.02 per annum

Reporting: Operational Manager – Early Intervention and Prevention

Positive Steps is a unique organisation and have been changing the lives of people in Greater Manchester since 1977. Our current offer involves supporting those in Education, Criminal justice, Family and Community and Safeguarding settings. We are at an exciting point in our development with a focus on growing our impact while reaching excellence in all our work.

The Role

Make a Real Difference in People’s Lives

Are you passionate about helping people overcome challenges and achieve lasting positive change? If you’re looking for a role where every day brings variety, purpose and the chance to make a meaningful impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As an Engagement Worker, you’ll act as a keyworker supporting families, adults and whole households at an early stage, helping prevent issues from escalating to more intensive services. You’ll work collaboratively with people on your caseload, completing Early Help assessments and delivering personalised support that empowers them to build confidence, resilience and long‑term coping skills.

Why Join Us?

• Professional growth and support

You’ll receive high‑quality training, strong managerial support and access to extensive partner networks to help you develop specialist skills across areas such as mental health, debt, housing, relationships and parenting.

You’ll be part of a supportive and passionate team committed to making a difference across the community.

• A flexible and varied working environment

This hybrid role offers a blend of office work (Oldham), community‑based activity and home visits—keeping your days engaging and varied.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience managing a caseload and using electronic recording systems
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, young people and adults

Are passionate about early intervention and empowering people to make meaningful change?

Thrive in a role where no two days are the same

Closing Date:Monday 20 th July Midday

Interviews: Monday 27 th July

Positive Steps is an equal opportunities organisation and applications are welcome from all sections of the community.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role. If appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you. This role is subject to a Standard DBS check.