Salary: £25,119 - £26,876
Grade/Band: F
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Various
Location: Scarborough
Weekend Working: Occasional
Children and Families Support Worker - Posts Available in the East Early Help Team
Various full and part time posts available in the Scarborough area (for this post you will also be required to work across the Whitby and Ryedale areas).
There is an element of flexibility to enable the support provided to be service-led, therefore there may be a requirement to work late afternoon, early evening or on a weekend. This is an excellent opportunity to apply for a permanent post within an Outstanding Authority that fits around your family and offers good work-life balance.
Early Help is part of North Yorkshire Council’s Children and Families Service. We work alongside children, young people, and their families up to the age of 19 (25 years when there is an identified SEND need).
Our work is strength-based and underpinned by our ‘Strength in Relationships’ practice model where we work alongside other relevant agencies to ensure that we support families to create their own sustainable family plans that really make a difference.
The role includes delivering group and virtual sessions, such as parenting sessions and speech and language courses, as well as supervising court directed contact (Family Time) for children and families open to Children’s Social Care across a 0-19 age range, enabling them to spend time with those that they love.
We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated people who are passionate about providing outstanding support to children, young people and their families. This an excellent opportunity to start your career within our Children and Families Service.
This exciting post will provide:
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- An opportunity to work with families, foster carers, social workers and key professionals to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
- A chance to work in a role where every day will be different.
- A great introduction into the field of Children and Families Service, working with a great, dynamic team of like-minded people.
- Outstanding training and career progression opportunities, with many of our team progressing into Children and Families Worker roles.
We offer regular 1-1 and group-based supervision and take a collaborative team approach in delivering best practice across the service. You will receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.
Due to the nature of the job role, the post can occasionally include some evening and weekend work to meet the needs of families, and the ability to travel easily across the local area is important.
An Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is essential for appointment to this post and the ability to work towards a Level 3 qualification in a relevant field.
Key Documents
Key Dates
Closing Date: 12th May 2024
Interview Date: 21st and 22nd May 2024
Venue for Interview: Briercliffe Children and Families Hub
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Postholders are subject to employment clearances to meet Baseline Personnel Security Standards (link) which includes identity, employment history, right to work, time spent abroad and unspent criminal record (basic DBS) vetting.
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Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
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