Post Ref: CC959

This is an exciting opportunity to join Calderdale’s Family Intervention Team, which sits within Children and Family Services.

This post is based within our Early Help Hub, the Early Help Hub is the central point for referrals through the front door (MAST) that don’t meet the threshold for Children Social Care involvement, where on completion of screening it’s been identified that the needs of the child and family can be met through a coordinated Early Help Offer.

The Hub is a multi-agency decision making forum who assess the levels of need for children, young people and families to ensure that the right services and intervention are provided to meet their needs at the right time.

The key worker will offer immediate support for up to 12 weeks, they will work persistently and intensively, with targeted families who face particularly complex and multiple issues, using a holistic 'think family' approach and provide support to a complex child and family workload, including Child Protection, Children with Disabilities, Looked after Children and Care Leavers in accordance with procedures, with the support of Children's Social Care.

They will also take a lead role with Early Help cases where allocated.

Experienced in working with ‘hard to reach’ children and families using an 'outcomes focussed' approach, you should have proven assessment, analytical and reflective skills as well as experience of being a Lead Professional. You will also bring the ability to work within a framework of ‘support and challenge’.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Sue Ravasio on 07967793134

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Sunday 21st April 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 7th May 2024

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale.

We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.