Children’s Social Work, MASH Team Early Help Worker, Bury

Children’s Social Work, MASH Team Early Help Worker, Bury 
Pay rate £20.09 per hour 
Contract role, MASH Team 
 
We are recruiting for experienced Children’s Social Work Early Help Worker / Family Support Worker in the Bury area. 
Working Arrangements:  

• Hybrid – up to 2 days working from home per week, subject to service needs 

• 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: 

• Screen and triage incoming requests for support to the MASSH. 

• Gather and analyse information from a range of partner agencies. 

• Use the history and lived experiences of children and families to inform decision-making. 

• Recognise indicators of risk and escalate concerns appropriately in line with safeguarding procedures. 

• Formulate clear, evidence-based recommendations in line with Bury’s threshold guidance. 

• Produce in-depth and timely assessments that reflect the needs and strengths of families. 

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Early Help and how it supports children and families. 

• Ensure timely and appropriate decision making. 

• Contribute to a multi-agency approach to safeguarding and early intervention. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Experience working with children, young people, and families in a safeguarding or early help context. 

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on multi-agency information. 

• Excellent communication and partnership working skills. 

• A good understanding of thresholds, risk indicators, and early help pathways. 

• Confidence in using professional curiosity to explore lived experiences and identify potential risks. 

• Ability to produce high-quality assessments and recommendations that support positive outcomes. 

• What We Offer: 

• A supportive team environment within a dynamic and evolving service. 

• Flexible working arrangements, including the ability to work from home up to 2 days per week. 

• Opportunities for professional development. 

• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in Bury. 

 
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
This is an agency post and we can offer you:- 

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to 

• An easy registration process (all done online) 

• Referral schemes and incentives  

• Ongoing compliance managed for you 

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. 

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email graham.leatham@vitalissocialcare.co.uk for more information.  
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager