This is a temporary position until April 2026
About the role
Are you passionate about early help and safeguarding?
We are currently seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our fast-paced team as a Temporary EHASH Early Help Support Worker.
The role of the Early Help Support Worker within EHASH is fast-paced and focused on identifying outstanding needs for families and young people in Rochdale. This is done in a consent-driven way, with the aim of developing bespoke packages of support at the early help level.
In this exciting position, you will be part of the front door team for all new early help contacts coming into EHASH. You will focus on triage and remain office-based, with same-day home visits where required.
Our team works in a time-bound way, so the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines is essential.
Our aim is to ensure families have access to the right services at the right time, using the least interventionist approach.
We are Proud, Passionate, and Pioneering in how we deliver services for children.
About you
You will demonstrate Rochdale’s values and actively promote equality and diversity, responding to the evolving needs of our community. You will be passionate about improving the lives of Rochdale’s residents, highly motivated, and an excellent communicator.
We welcome your experience, knowledge, and ideasand we look forward to hearing from you. This role offers fantastic opportunities for both personal and professional development.
About us
Our EHASH workers say Rochdale council is a great place to work. They tell us that their managers are supportive and approachable, and they listen to their ideas. Here are some comments from EHASH workers in Rochdale: -
* We are based in a lovely modern building that reduces the stress of coming to work.
* Essential key agencies also work from the office, which makes for easy access, good interagency working and use of the conversation model approach.
* We are based right in the town centre office, next to M&S and close to local services.
* There are lots of easy to access training opportunities to learn and aid career development
* There are lots of community resources available to support families.
* We work in friendly, supportive, multidisciplinary teams.
If you are interested in what we are offering and have the skills we’re looking for, we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Heather Howe EHASH Early Help Manager at Heather.howe@Rochdale.gov.uk
To apply please demonstrate how you meet the 13 essential requirements of the person specification. We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example.
Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application.
For internal candidates’ approval for secondment should be obtained from your Service Director (or nominated representative) before applying for this post.
Casual User Car Allowance is payable.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to Enhanced/standard or Basic under Child or Adult workforce DBS and background checks.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role