At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable children and families by conducting Return Home Interviews and collaborating with partner agencies.
- Company: Join Tameside's dynamic Missing from Home Service team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work culture, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Be part of a multi-agency team dedicated to improving outcomes for young people.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children at risk and help shape their futures.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals with strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.
The predicted salary is between 31022 - 33699 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade F. Scale 17 - £31,022 to Scale 22 - £33,699
Hours per Week: 36
Base Location: Tameside Police Station, Ashton under Lyne, OL7 0BQ
Assessment Date: To be arranged
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you bring compassion, curiosity, collaboration, conversation, and courage to your practice? If so, Tameside is looking for you.
The Role
Tameside’s Missing from Home Service is seeking a committed and motivated Intervention Worker to join our dynamic, multi‑agency team. Working alongside Greater Manchester Police and the Complex Safeguarding Team, you will play a key role in safeguarding children who go missing from home or care and are at increased risk of harm, including exploitation. This is a rewarding and fast‑paced role where you will build meaningful relationships with young people and families, contribute to early intervention and prevention, and support improved outcomes for vulnerable children.
About You
In this role, you will deliver timely, trauma‑informed and child‑centred Return Home Interviews, enabling children and young people to share their experiences and have their voices heard. You will identify and analyse the push and pull factors contributing to missing episodes, assess risk, and inform safeguarding planning. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies, including attending multi‑agency meetings and risk management forums, to support coordinated safeguarding responses. A key aspect of the role includes the accurate recording of information, maintaining high‑quality case records, and the timely sharing of intelligence and safeguarding concerns with relevant professionals to reduce risk and prevent repeat missing episodes.
Our Heart of Support Practice Approach:
- Compassion – understanding the lived experiences of children and families.
- Curiosity – asking questions that lead to deeper insight and better outcomes for children.
- Collaboration – working together across services to deliver joined‑up support.
- Conversation – listening and engaging meaningfully with children, families and professionals.
- Courage – leading with courage, making bold and compassionate decisions that put children first.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
For further information about this role please contact June Edmondson, Complex Safeguarding and Missing Team Manager.
