About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Targeted Early Help Locality Team in Bury.

We are looking for two enthusiastic and committed Early Help Practitioners to work with children, young people (019) and families who require coordinated, targeted support. You will play a vital role in improving outcomes for families experiencing a range of complex needs by delivering high-quality, strength-based interventions.

This is a rewarding but demanding role where your work will have a direct impact on children’s lives. You will manage your own caseload, working both independently and as part of a supportive team.

What it’s like working in our team

We are a dedicated, fast-paced service working across locality areas. We work closely with:

Schools and education services
Children’s Social Care
Health professionals (including Health Visitors and School Nurses)
Voluntary and community sector partners

Our team is committed to delivering the right help at the right time, ensuring families receive coordinated and effective support.

You will be supported through regular supervision, training, and opportunities to develop your practice within a strong team culture that values reflection, learning and continuous improvement.

About you

We are looking for practitioners who are:

Passionate about working with children and families
Skilled in building relationships and engaging resistant families
Confident in working both independently and as part of a team
Resilient and able to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

You will have:

Significant experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families
A good understanding of safeguarding, thresholds, and the continuum of need
Knowledge of child development, attachment, and the impact of adversity (including ACEs)
Experience of assessment, planning, and delivering interventions in a multi-agency context
A commitment to empowering families to make and sustain positive change

A Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant field is essential.

Key responsibilities

As an Early Help Practitioner, you will:

Manage a caseload of families, providing targeted early help intervention
Complete whole-family Early Help Assessments using evidence-based tools
Work directly with children, young people and families through home visits and other settings
Co-produce SMART outcome-focused plans with families and partner agencies
Deliver practical and evidence-based interventions, including direct work and parenting support
Lead and coordinate Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings and multi-agency reviews
Ensure the voice of the child is central to all assessments, plans and interventions
Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case recording in line with service standards
Promote and support parenting capacity and positive family relationships
Work collaboratively with partners to ensure appropriate support and clear step-up/step-down decisions

Working patterns

37 hours per week (full time)
Core hours are typically 8:45am 5:00pm
You will be required to work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends, to meet the needs of families

What we offer

A supportive and experienced team environment
Regular supervision and professional development opportunities
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children and families’ lives
A service committed to strength-based, relationship-focused practice

Additional information

This role requires:

The ability to work flexibly across the borough
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Strong partnership working and communication skills

Why join us?

You’ll be joining a service that:

Values relationship-based and strengths-focused practice
Supports staff to develop, reflect and grow
Works creatively to achieve the best outcomes for families

If you are motivated, skilled, and passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

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