Early Intervention and Prevention Practitioner

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governing body in Wakefield seeks an Early Intervention & Prevention Practitioner to work with families, delivering vital support and assessments. This full-time role involves leading family services, working in multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Candidates should have a relevant qualification or equivalent experience, along with a strong understanding of children's needs. The position offers competitive benefits and a focus on staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

High-quality training programme

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted leisure facility memberships

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in a relevant subject area or equivalent experience.
• Experience in working with children and families with complex needs.
• Skilled in assessments of need and risk.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead core functions of the Family Hub delivery model.
• Provide statutory returns and information to Government and agencies.
• Facilitate development of support plans for families.

Skills

Understanding of risks and needs of children

Assessment skills

Experience with families in complex situations

Education

Recognised Level 5 or Degree Level qualification

Job description

We are looking for qualified and experienced Early Intervention & Prevention Practitioner to join our exceptional Early Intervention & PreventionTeam.

What will be expected from me?

The purpose of this role is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of the Early Intervention and Prevention offer for families, adopting a whole family, strengths-based approach to reduce risk, increase resilience and improve outcomes for children.

We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. You will support us in meeting our statutory requirements and vision by ensuring that children, young people, and their families receive the support they require within the Wakefield District.

What I might be doing?

• You will deliver and lead core functions of the Wakefield Families Together Family Hub delivery model, working with partner agencies to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.
• You will be responsible for provision of statutory returns and information to Government and other agencies in relation to adult social care, in line with statutory requirements.
• You will facilitate the development and implementation of an agreed plan of support for children and families through the Team Around model.
• You will act as a ‘duty worker’ and will often be the first person who meets and speaks to families helping them think about the best way that our service, or other community services can help them.
• You will ensure that services are delivered in compliance with relevant legislation, local and national policy, and guidance.

Why Wakefield Council?

• We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week
• Generous annual leave and Bank Holidays.
• Support and access to a high-quality training programme to progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.
• Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Essential requirements:

• Recognised Level 5 or Degree Level qualification in a relevant subject area, or the ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and skill gained through relevant experience and employment.
• An understanding of the risks and needs that children and young people experience.
• An understanding of the principles that support and promote the wellbeing of children, young people, and families.
• Experience of working directly with children, young people and families with complex needs and risk in a relevant setting.
• Skilled in undertaking assessments of need and risk for individuals, activities or groupwork interventions. Using assessment tools where appropriate.

We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of essential requirements and apply for the position. If you would like to have an informal conversation about this role please get in touch with the recruiting manager to book your slot.

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