Due to expansion of the service, an opportunity has become available for another Early Help Coordinator to join a high performing committed team. We are excited to advertise the role of an Early Help Coordinator to and join our Multiagency children’s safeguarding hub.
If you have a passion for ensuring children and their families receive the right support at the right time, then look no further. As an Early Help Coordinator, you will sit within a passionate/ motivated and collaborative service that identifies children requiring support and protection. If a request is made for Early Help via the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, the Early Help Coordinators will speak with families directly, or with workers, to understand a family’s needs and provide advice on what support may be most appropriate. You will also work alongside key partner agencies to produce robust and timely recommendations for children requiring intervention and support.
It is an exciting time to join us in York! We are undertaking a significant roll out of the Signs of Safety model and a significant substantial investment in staff training. This means you will be supported to work within an ambitious local authority that is committed to driving forward the practice model and continuous improvement in both safeguarding and prevention.
City of York have adopted a hybrid model with the successful candidate having the opportunity to work both at home and in an allocated officer area. The service celebrates success and values time together remaining committed to regular group supervision and mapping activities.
‘When children are in need of help and protection, the MASH provides an effective single point of contact for all concerns about children. The MASH is made up of
representatives from a range of agency partners. This partnership approach enables children, young people and families to access the right level of support as
quickly as possible.’ (Ofsted ILACS inspection 2022)
If you feel you have the experience and skills to join our service and you would like to discuss the role further, you can contact Bethany Hudson or Helen Bromley, Bethany.hudson@york.gov.uk Helen.Bromley@york.gov.uk
Candidates will need to be highly motivated and committed to ensuring timescales are met to ensure our young people receive a good quality service. The candidate will need to be able to work independently, with skills in working within timescales and with conflicting priorities.
It is critical that the candidate has excellent written and oral communication skills. The preparation of clear, analytical and coherent reports is a requirement of this post. Assessing need and writing children’s plans which include the voice of children, young people and families throughout the process is essential.
If you are a dedicated professional who wants to make a difference for children and young people, then apply now.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Beth Hudson 01904555888
Closing date: Sunday 28 April 2024 at 12 midnight
Interview date: 15 & 16 May 2024