Early Help Screening Officer

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.

Screening officer will be a point of contact for children, young people and families who are in need of support and can offer advice and guidance regarding services available. To work with staff in Early Help and Safeguarding teams to ensure that they are fully aware of and understand referral routes, process and services available within the borough. Be responsive and flexible to referrals to assist children, young people and families in accessing the right service at the right time and undertake assessments of family need when required.

Additionally, you will be able to further your career with both development and promotional opportunities.

For further information surrounding the post please contact Carolyn Jenkins MASH Team Manager on 01656 642320.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 11 March 2026

Shortlisting Date: 12 March 2026

Interview Date: 20 March 2026

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