Early Screening Officer Borough Council

Overview

37 hours per week. Fixed Term (12 months). Bridgend County Borough Council offers a great opportunity for you to further your social care career. We are a reflective organisation committed to improving outcomes for Children, Young People and Families through accessible, universal services. 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 in MASH (Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub). The MASH work involves close collaboration with partner agencies such as South Wales Police and Health to support families in line with the Social Services & Well Being (Wales) Act 2014, while safeguarding our most vulnerable children.

The screening officer will:

• screen and assess referrals submitted for Early Help support; identify need and risk, determine the support required, and signpost to relevant services within Bridgend;
• enhance the quality of referrals submitted into Early Help to ensure information enables swift and appropriate decision making;
• be a point of contact for children, young people and families in need of support, offering advice and guidance regarding available services;
• work with staff in Early Help and Safeguarding teams to ensure awareness and understanding of referral routes, processes and services 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.

• Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List is a requirement for this post.
• A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post.
• 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.
• The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post, providing a framework for how you will undertake working hours between home and the office.

For further information surrounding the post please contact Carolyn Jenkins, MASH Team Manager, on

Closing Date: 11 March 2026

Shortlisting Date: 12 March 2026

Interview Date: 20 March 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council