Impactful Early Intervention Specialist

NHS Jobs; Harlow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension

Free drinks at base

Discounts via My Reward Hub

Earned wage access

Wellbeing resources

Professional development

Job summary

Affinity Team within HCRG Care Group is seeking an Early Intervention Service (EIS) Practitioner based in Harlow. You will hold a caseload of children, young people and families, using a framework to strengthen essential relationships and promote belonging.

Your role involves engaging those who may struggle to access traditional support and delivering targeted, time-limited work. You will work with schools and partners, providing coaching, practical support and strategies to improve outcomes,

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for creating positive social change and improving health and wellbeing.
• Strong empathy and understanding of challenges faced by children and families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with young people, colleagues and partners.

Responsibilities

• Hold and manage an allocated caseload of children, young people and families requiring targeted early intervention support.
• Use the Framework for Integrated Care and Rule of 167 to identify and strengthen relationships that matter most.
• Build trusting relationships with children, young people and families and engage those who may find it difficult to access traditional support.
• Deliver direct, targeted and time-limited work in line with the formulation, goals and intervention plan.
• Contribute to multi-agency discussions with schools, CAMHS, social care and other partners.
• Develop practical strategies with schools and carers for the child’s everyday environment.
• Provide consultation, coaching and practical support to schools, families and partners.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Mentoring and coaching

Team player

Education

Relevant qualification in social work / youth development / public health / therapy / education

Job description

Affinity Team within HCRG Care Group is seeking an Early Intervention Service (EIS) Practitioner based in Harlow. You will hold a caseload of children, young people and families, using a framework to strengthen essential relationships and promote belonging.

Your role involves engaging those who may struggle to access traditional support and delivering targeted, time-limited work. You will work with schools and partners, providing coaching, practical support and strategies to improve outcomes,