Engagement Worker – Early Intervention and Prevention

Engagement Worker – Early Intervention and Prevention (Maternity Cover)

Title: Engagement Worker – Early Intervention and Prevention

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £25,863.26 per annum

Reporting: Operational Manager – Early Intervention and Prevention

Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) until 30th April 2026

About Positive Steps

Positive Steps is a unique organisation that has been changing lives in Greater Manchester since 1977. Our current work involves supporting individuals in Education, Criminal Justice, Family and Community, and Safeguarding settings. We are at an exciting stage of growth, focusing on increasing our impact and achieving excellence in all areas.

Our impact is reflected in positive feedback from those we support:

• “I wouldn’t know where I would be without Positive Steps, they have massively changed my life.”
• “Without Positive Steps she would not have been given the chance.”
• “A fantastic place, fantastic people, friendly & hard working.”

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and confident keyworker to support families, adults, and households in making positive, lasting changes. You will lead Early Help assessments and work closely with clients to develop skills to manage challenges related to mental health, housing, finances, relationships, and parenting.

This hybrid role involves working from our central Oldham office, as well as visiting clients at their homes and within the community. Experience managing a caseload and using digital recording systems is essential. We offer excellent training, strong partnerships, and a supportive management team.

If you are committed to making a real difference and can connect with people of all ages, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please read the full job description and submit your application. For further information, contact Rachel Lord at rachellord@positive-steps.org.uk.

Positive Steps is an equal opportunities organisation. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and do not offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will need to provide relevant documents upon offer. This role is subject to a standard DBS check.

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