Early Help Practitioner

? Bury Council – Early Help Practitioners (Multiple Vacancies) ?
Location: Bury (community-based role, working across the borough)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible between 7am–8pm, including occasional weekend work on a rota
Additional: Car user allowance payable

Bury Council is expanding its Early Help service and is recruiting multiple Early Help Practitioners to join their Children & Young People teams. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children, young people, and families across the borough.

About the Role As an Early Help Practitioner, you will:

• Work directly with children, young people, and families experiencing complex and multiple challenges.
  
  
• Hold your own caseload and complete whole-family assessments using evidence-based tools.
  
  
• Co-produce outcome-focused support plans and deliver hands-on practical interventions.
  
  
• Champion the voice of the child in all planning and recording.
  
  
• Work collaboratively with partners across education, health, social care, and the community.
  
  
• Lead or support multi-agency reviews and group-based programmes.
  
  
• Promote parenting skills and support the development of Bury’s Family Hub model.
  
  
• Work flexibly within the community, supporting families where and when they need it.
  
  

What We’re Looking For Essential:

• Level 3 qualification (or above) in Health, Social Care or a related field.
  
  
• Significant experience working with vulnerable children and families.
  
  
• Experience assessing, planning and delivering support in a multi-disciplinary environment.
  
  
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child development, attachment theory, ACEs and risk-taking behaviours.
  
  
• Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and independently.
  
  
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours when required.
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience delivering evidence-based programmes or group interventions.
  
  
• Graded Care Profile 2 training.
  
  
• Experience facilitating family group meetings.
  
  

Why Join Bury Council?

• A supportive, multi-agency working environment.
  
  
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
  
  
• A role where no two days are the same—meaningful work that directly improves outcomes for families.
  
  

How to Apply To express your interest, please send your CV to john.deane@servicecare.org.uk.
If you know someone who would be a great fit, refer them!
Successful referrals earn £250.