Front-Door Early Help Coordinator — Hybrid

Bradford Children and Families Trust; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

LG Pension

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Bradford Children and Families Trust is inviting applications for an Early Help Gateway Officer within the Integrated Front Door. The role involves screening, triaging contacts and coordinating access to support for children, young people and families across Bradford.

You will work in a hybrid model (Sir Henry Mitchell House) with three days on-site and be part of a busy, proactive team dedicated to early intervention and prevention.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People’s Services, or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children, young people and families in relevant settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and Early Help processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive, screen and triage contacts from professionals, families and partners.
• Assess need, risk and vulnerability to identify appropriate support.
• Coordinate access to services with Family Hubs, health, education, police and social care.
• Provide guidance on Early Help pathways and referral processes.
• Maintain accurate, timely records using case management systems.
• Prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Record keeping

Prioritisation

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Diploma Level 3

Tools

Electronic records systems

Job description

Bradford Children and Families Trust is inviting applications for an Early Help Gateway Officer within the Integrated Front Door. The role involves screening, triaging contacts and coordinating access to support for children, young people and families across Bradford.

You will work in a hybrid model (Sir Henry Mitchell House) with three days on-site and be part of a busy, proactive team dedicated to early intervention and prevention.