Early Help Screening Officer - Temporary
Job description
37 hours per week
Fixed Term up to 1 April 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council offers a great opportunity for you to further your social care career.
We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all Children, Young People and Families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Join us and you will work in a rewarding environment where staff are valued.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Screening officer to join the Early Help screening team situated MASH (Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub) who is as committed as we are in working towards and achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
The MASH work is close collaboration with partner agencies such as South Wales Police and Health in order to support families in line with the Social Services & Well Being (Wales) Act 2014, along with safeguarding our most vulnerable children.
Screening officer role will be to screen and assess referrals submitted for Early Help support. Identify, need, risk and support required and signpost to relevant support services within Bridgend. To enhance the quality of referrals submitted into Early Help and ensure that the information enables swift and appropriate decision making.
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