Fixed term until March 2027 About us Salford Early Help Service provides a wide range of support to families across the community, working in partnership with local services and organisations. As an Early Help Screening Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring families are aware of the support available and are connected with the right help to meet their needs. About the Role We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join The Bridge as an Early Help Screening Officer. In this pivotal role, you will be the first point of contact for families, members of the public, and professionals seeking support at an early help level. You'll play a key part in exploring family strengths and needs, connecting people with the right services, and ensuring that every family receives the help they need at the right time. You will also support the Bridge Practice Manager in developing and maintaining effective systems and processes, working closely with colleagues and partner organisations to promote integrated, family-focused support across Salford. About you We're looking for someone who is: An excellent communicator, confident in speaking with families and professionals. Organised, with strong attention to detail when recording and managing information. Able to remain calm and professional when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations. Knowledgeable (or willing to learn) about local services and early help support. Committed to safeguarding children and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you have any queries about the role on offer, contact Rachel Shearn via : rachel.shearn@salford.gov.uk Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check - currently £49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months' salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.50. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants Want to know more about Salford? As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this. Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You'll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages! Privacy Statement and Data Protection Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council's primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr .