Early Help MASSH Practitioner, Bury
Pay rate to £20.09 per hour
Contract role
We are recruiting for an experienced Early Help Practitioner to work in a MASSH team in Bury Council.
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Early Help Practitioner to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding and Support Hub (MASSH) in Bury. This is a vital role in our Early Help service, helping ensure children, young people, and families receive timely and appropriate support.
This role is based on the Early Help Practitioners job description but is specific to the functions and responsibilities within the MASSH.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Screen and triage incoming requests for support to the MASSH.
2. Gather and analyse information from a range of partner agencies.
3. Use the history and lived experiences of children and families to inform decision-making.
4. Recognise indicators of risk and escalate concerns appropriately in line with safeguarding procedures.
5. Formulate clear, evidence-based recommendations in line with Bury’s threshold guidance.
6. Produce in-depth and timely assessments that reflect the needs and strengths of families.
7. Demonstrate a strong understanding of Early Help and how it supports children and families.
8. Ensure timely and appropriate decision making.
9. Contribute to a multi-agency approach to safeguarding and early intervention.
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
10. Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
11. Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
12. Looked After Children (LAC)
13. Children’s Social Work
14. Adult Social Work
15. Service Manager
16. Head of Service
17. Team Manager
18. Assistant Team Manager
19. A wide range of housing roles
20. Careers in SEND in local authorities
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