7 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

Responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, Young people (0 – 19), their families and adults by delivering high quality interventions, acting as their single point of contact, coordinating a holistic, temporary offer of support focusing on outcomes.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Effectively manage and progress a caseload to achieve positive outcomes based on a solution-focused approach.
Assess and identify levels of risk, vulnerability, and safeguarding using prescribed assessment tools, operating within agreed models and in line with agreed frameworks and protection plans.
Deliver targeted activity working either on a 1-1 basis or in groups using a holistic approach to address the root causes in line with departmental frameworks.
Maintain accurate records of all assessments, plans, actions, reviews, court reports, decisions, learning portfolios, and outcomes using the Council's systems.

Essential Experience Required

Experience of delivering support to individuals and families in one or more of the service areas within the localities model.
Experience of developing family action plans based on assessment.
Practical experience of supporting residents' independence.
Experience of using IT systems to maintain accurate records and management data.

Essential Qualification Required

Maths & English GCSE equivalent.
Qualification equivalent (Level 3) related to job role e.g Childhood studies, Early Years, Health & Social Care, Youth Work.

Additional Information

Working hours: 36 hours per week.
A casual car allowance mileage rate payable as appropriate.
The role requires DBS.
The post holder will be expected to move between delivery points depending on the needs of the service.
It is envisaged that the future service will encompass some evening and weekend working to meet the needs of the children, young people, and their families.
The role closes on 23rd July 2025, apply ASAP.

Requirements

Early Help Worker