Children and Families Worker
Salary: From £29.269 to £32,076 per annum pro rata
Grade/Band: H
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Various
Location: Hambleton and Richmondshire area
Close date: 6th May 2024
We are looking to recruit an effective, resilient and highly motivated individual to join our Early Help teams across Hambleton and Richmondshire.
Early Help is part of North Yorkshire County Council’s Children & Families Service. We work alongside children, young people and their families up to the age of 19 (25 years when there is identified SEND needs). We are a consent-based service focused on offering ‘the right support at the right time’. Our work is strength based and underpinned by our ‘Strength in Relationships’ practice model. We work alongside other relevant agencies to ensure that we support families to create their own sustainable family plans that really make a real difference to their lives.
The Children and Families Worker role is to provide one to one support to children, young people and their families, drawing on their strengths and helping them to build supportive networks. Within this role, there is also an element of statutory work for example working with children/young people missing from home and those at risk of CSE/CCE.
If you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated & have extensive experience of working with children and young people as well as a passion for making a difference then this role is for you.
This exciting post will give you opportunities to:
- Work directly with children, young people and their families, to ensure they have the right support at the right time.
- Work with other key professionals to co-ordinate an effective network of support to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people and their families.
- Undertake a rewarding role where every day can be different.
- Be part of dynamic team, working with like-minded people.
- Access outstanding training and career progression opportunities across Children and Families Service.
We offer regular 1-1 and group based supervisions taking a collaborative team approach in delivering best practice across our C&F Service. You will receive an excellent rewards package including agile working, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.
It is important to highlight that due to the nature of the job role, the post can occasionally include some evening and weekend work to meet the needs of families.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role then please contact Pammi Hutchinson, Practice supervisor Early Help on Pammi.Hutchinson@northyorks.gov.uk
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post and a Level 3 Qualification is required in a relevant field.
Key Dates
Closing Date: 6th May 2024
Interview Date: 13th May 2024
Key Documents
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