Early Help Support Worker

The Harbour Schools Partnership; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Devon is seeking a dedicated Early Help Support Worker to join its Safeguarding team. The successful candidate will oversee Early Help provision and support young people and families through early intervention. Responsibilities include managing caseloads and liaising with teaching staff and external agencies. The ideal candidate will have good literacy and numeracy skills, experience working with young people, and ideally be Level 3 Safeguarding trained. This is a full-time position with a focus on mental health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Worklife Balance Day

Support from a buddy system

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• Experience working with young people supporting mental health and anxiety is preferred.
• Driving license and access to transport is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Early Help provision within the school.
• Proactively identify students and families that need support.
• Manage a caseload and develop tailored support plans.
• Liaise with teaching staff and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records to comply with safeguarding policies.
• Promote mental health awareness and positive behaviour culture.

Skills

Good literacy / numeracy skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Resilient

Reflective

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Level 3 Safeguarding trained

Job description

Salary : NJC Grade E : 30518- 33699FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern : This is a permanent position working 35hours per week 39 weeks per year

We are seeking a dedicated Early Help Support Worker to join our Safeguarding team at Pilton Community College.

This is a vital role in supporting young people and families through early intervention promoting wellbeing and reducing barriers to learning.

You will manage your own caseload liaise with colleagues and external agencies and help foster a positive inclusive culture across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Early Help provision within the school and maintain best practice.
• Proactively identify students and families who would benefit from early support.
• Manage a caseload and develop tailored support plans.
• Liaise with teaching staff safeguarding leads and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding policies.
• Promote mental health awareness and positive behaviour culture.

What Were Looking For Qualifications :

Good literacy / numeracy skills

Level 3 Safeguarding trained although training can be provided.

Experience :

Working with young people supporting mental health and anxiety.

Skills :

Strong communication

empathy

organisational skills

IT proficiency

Attributes :

Resilient

reflective

able to work independently and as part of a team.

Other : Driving license and access to transport.

To apply forthis role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon 5thDecember 2025 interviews will be held week commencing 8thDecember2025.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship / work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

The Harbour Schools Partnership

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is availablevia our website here .

Our Vision

At Pilton Community College we are a successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive school whose student-centred philosophy demonstratesour commitment to enabling every student to achieve their potential by fostering a culture where students believe that success is for all.

We have a strong ethos based on traditional values which underpin everything that we do. Our high expectationsalwayspositively reinforce the highest standards of learning and behaviour encourage students to show respect for themselves others and the world around them. The development of positive relationships and student ownership of all aspects of school life are essential ingredients that make Pilton Community College special.

We believe that :

Yourcharacter and attitudes to others will determineyour success in life alongside your academic qualifications. Steve Jobs

The opportunities and support that we provideenable our students to develop these key characteristics and become confident young people who contribute to our local community.

Exciting time to join Pilton CC

As a school we are proud of the journey that we have been on and the way we have recently secured an Ofsted Good grade across all areas. We have increased our links and collaboration with other schools both within Devon and across the country. A relational approach is at the heart of what we do as we believe this has a long-term impact on the success of all students from across our community.

Wellbeing

Mental health and well-being are cornerstones of the school. We offer all staff a Worklife Balance Day. As a Trust we have adopted the Mindful Employer Charter buddy system gives all staff a support person from across the school.

Core Values

The Harbour Schools Partnershipbelieves that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an core values are :

Respect

Courage

Responsibility

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Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 30518 - 33699