Early Help Senior Practitioner

Wakefield Council; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Senior Practitioner in Wrenthorpe to lead a team focused on delivering effective family support services. Responsibilities include mentoring team members, managing cases, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies. Strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to service development, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering Early Help or similar family support services.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• A commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches.
• Excellent partnership working and communication skills.
• A proactive attitude towards service development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Holding a small caseload of complex cases.
• Providing mentoring, guidance, and practice leadership to team members.
• Supporting the development of the team through reflective supervision and coaching.
• Leading coordinated assessments and delivering intensive support packages.
• Overseeing and reporting on the effectiveness of interventions.
• Driving practice improvement based on local needs and priorities.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Coaching

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen within the Targeted Early Help for a temporary Senior Practitioner to join our Castleford/Airedale team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, impactful services that reduce risk, build resilience, and improve outcomes for children. As a Senior Practitioner, you will work closely with the Team Manager to lead and support a team of at least six Early Help Practitioners. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the team delivers a high-performing service that meets the needs of families experiencing multiple and complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Holding a small caseload of complex cases.
• Providing mentoring, guidance, and practice leadership to team members.
• Supporting the development of the team through reflective supervision and coaching.
• Leading coordinated assessments and delivering intensive support packages in partnership with families and agencies.
• Overseeing and reporting on the effectiveness of interventions and outcomes.
• Driving practice improvement based on local needs and priorities.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering Early Help or similar family support services.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• A commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches.
• Excellent partnership working and communication skills.
• A proactive attitude towards service development and continuous improvement.