THE SERVICE

The team work closely with colleagues from the Police, Health, Education, Early Help, Probation, the Youth Offending Team and the Navy Welfare Service to keep children safe. MASH is a dynamic and fast-moving service managing large volumes of information within tight timescales.

THE ROLE

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As an Early Help Worker within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), you will play a vital role in supporting families whose needs meet the Tier 3 threshold. You will work collaboratively with professionals across the city to ensure children and families receive timely and effective support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within the MASH Early Help Team to assess and support families at Tier 3 level.
• Identify support needs and guide professionals in developing Early Help Assessments (EHAs), family support plans, and coordinating meetings.
• Provide advice and guidance on Early Help procedures, local services, and available resources.
• Liaise with families, schools, and other universal providers to coordinate support.
• Lead on MASH education, offering risk analysis and recommendations for support.
• Occasionally engage in direct work with children and families, requiring strong communication skills across all age groups.
• Support training initiatives led by the Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership.