Family Support Worker– Targeted Early Help - 4 roles

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Kirklees
Children & Families
Learning & Early Support
37
4
Based across either North or South Kirklees
Temporary
12 months from commencement date
Grade 8

£29,777 - £31,364

We are seeking to appoint a Family Support Worker based in the Early Support Service, to support and assess the needs, risks and strengths of Children, Young people and Families with a range of multiple and complex support needs.

Working across a geographical area, you will provide a range of evidenced based interventions that help to prevent family breakdown and decrease escalation of risk empowering Children, Young people and Families to make positive changes to their lives.

A level 4 qualification in working with families or the equivalent would be advantageous but is not essential, as you will need to evidence substantial experience of working with vulnerable families from diverse backgrounds to deliver improved outcomes.

You will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.

Interviews will take place week commencing 6th December 2021. 

Jamie Wylde is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period.

Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission. If you are refused permission to apply for a secondment, please contact HR Recruitment to register the refusal.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

23 November 2021, 9:00 AM

Important Information

Job Profile Early Support Family Support Worker.pdf – 191KB
Focus sheet.pdf – 104KB

This vacancy is closed to applications.