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Early Help Screening Officer (Temporary), BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
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Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a motivated individual who has a passion for ensuring children, young people and their family's needs are being met at an early stage, preventing issues escalating to the point that statutory services are required.
Your experience as a professional involved in education, social care or the voluntary sector will allow you to work closely with a variety of staff across health, police, education and social care to improve outcomes for children, young people and families who have been identified as in need of Early Help support. You will work within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub within the Early Help Screening team providing children, young people and families with expert advice, information and assistance.
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This is an opportunity to develop your skills in working with children, young people and their families. If you have the necessary professional knowledge supported by experience, we look forward to hearing from you. In return, we can offer an opportunity for you to implement change in a supportive environment.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Ruth Jones or Danielle Jones, Senior Screening Officers on 01656 815420.
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.
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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.
Temporary up to 12 months or until the post holder returns; whichever is earlier.
Closing Date: 29 July 2026.
Shortlisting Date: 03 August 2026.
Interview Date: 10 August 2026.
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