Early Help Practitioners. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Borough of Newham; London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant local authority in East London seeks two experienced Early Help Practitioners to lead family support efforts. The successful candidates will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with agencies to provide holistic service delivery. This role is pivotal in promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable families.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or a related field is needed.
• Strong assessment and planning skills required.

Responsibilities

• Complete whole family assessments to identify support needs.
• Develop and implement family plans with multi-agency collaboration.
• Lead meetings for strategic family support.

Skills

Crane

Accommodation

HSE

Actuary

Airlines

Job description

Description

Early Help Practitioners x 2
(1 Permanent and 1 Fixed Term until 31/03/26)
PO2 Salary of

The closing date for receipt of your applications is 01/06/25; however, interest in these jobs may be high, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

About us

We are Newham, a vibrant, dynamic, and culturally rich East London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. Our social care services were rated GOOD overall by Ofsted, with leadership rated OUTSTANDING. We are committed to continuous improvement and have established a Centre of Excellence for Children's Services, focusing on systemic and restorative practice, co-production, and practitioner support.

About the role

We are seeking two experienced Early Help Practitioners to take on a Lead role with families. Responsibilities include completing timely and robust whole family assessments, developing family plans, and convening multi-agency team round the family (Taf) meetings to ensure holistic, planned, and focused family support in line with the principle of one family, one plan.

For more details, please download the JD here. For an informal discussion, contact Fran Craven or Dawn Henry. Shortlisting is expected to occur in the week commencing 02/06/25, with interviews scheduled between 09/06/25 and 27/06/25. We appreciate your interest.

Additional information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment. Applications are considered on merit regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Please note that secondments are subject to your current employer’s approval, and you should inform your line manager accordingly.

The London Borough of Newham is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Employment may require a DBS check.

Please attach a supporting statement (up to 2 A4 sides) explaining why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymized recruitment; remove all personal information from your documents. Your data may be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and verify your identity, in accordance with data protection policies.

Key Skills

Crane, Accommodation, HSE, Actuary, Airlines

Employment Details

• Type: Full-Time
• Experience: [Specify years]
• Vacancy: 1
• Salary: £39,855 - £42,324 per annum