- The team is a multi-agency team which comprises of Social Workers, referral information coordinators, Early Help workers; managers and multiagency partners. The EHASH is the front door for referrals for the children and families of Rochdale and offers a bespoke service for both families and professionals; making referrals in respect of families.
- You will be required to work as part of the multi-disciplinary EHASH team to ensure that families who are referred into EHASH receive effective and timely responses from a range of services to identify and reduce risk, harm and impact; safeguard children and offer early help support and interventions.
- The Early Help Worker will have responsibility for completing the triage/screening and information gathering processes within the set timescales.
- An integral part of this role is contacting parents/carers and significant others; children and young people and professionals, completing home visits as required using effective communication and engagement skills.
- The purpose of this is to gather key information alongside providing advice and information on a wide range of identified needs; early help support available and identifying safeguarding matters ensuring timely referrals take place to Children’s Social Care or Early Help services.
- The Early Help Worker needs a sound knowledge and understanding of services available to support vulnerable children, young people and families, experience of working with families with complex needs and ability to complete assessments i.e. Early Help assessment and risk assessments.
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Posted 2 days ago, valid for a day
Rochdale, Lancashire OL12 0BJ
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Early Help Support Worker position in Rochdale is a full-time contract role offering a salary of £16.26 per hour on an umbrella basis.
- The role involves working within a multi-agency team to provide timely responses and support for children and families referred to the Early Help Advice and Support Hub (EHASH).
- Key responsibilities include completing triage/screening processes, conducting home visits, and engaging with parents, children, and professionals to gather essential information.
- Candidates should possess a solid understanding of available services for vulnerable families, experience with complex needs, and the ability to conduct assessments.
- A background in social work or related fields, along with relevant experience, is required for this position.
