Targeted Early help Support Practitioner (2 posts)

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a passionate Targeted Early Help Support Practitioner. In this role, you will provide essential support to families and children, ensuring they receive tailored interventions that enhance their life chances. With a focus on collaboration and community impact, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking council recognized for its excellence in children's services. Join us and be part of a journey that makes a real difference in the lives of families in Barnsley.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in various settings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned interventions to improve family outcomes.
• Collaborate within a multi-agency team to champion Early Help.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Relationship Building

Education

Level 4 Qualification in Relevant Field

Experience with Children and Families

Job description

Targeted Early help Support Practitioner (2 posts)

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Position reference:50101512, 50101520

Directorate: Childrens Services | Service: Children’s Social Care & Safeguarding

Salary : £34,314 - £37,035

Working Arrangements : Agile - 3 days in the office minimum

Hours per week : 37

Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st May 2026

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .

Suitable for Secondment: Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application form .

See our range of Employee Rewards: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/

Closing date : 09/05/2025 a t 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check

If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email [e-mail]

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

How do we sum up Barnsley Council?

We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Childrens Services and a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. We have been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent Children's Services has been a key part of our win; we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley. We believe in working collaboratively with our families and are excited about becoming a signs of safety local authority. When you join us, you can come on this exciting journey with us and have access to a full suite of development and training opportunities.

We’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.

Barnsley 2030

About The Post

Like all of us here at Barnsley Council, you care about families. You’ll relish this opportunity to play a key part in ensuring that effective integrated services are provided to families and children across the 0-25 years age range, offering targeted support as part of the team around the family, working holistically to achieve positive outcomes. .

Creativity, ambition and a focus on people. That’s what matters at Barnsley Council. Our award-winning council is on an exciting journey of change. It’s all about putting local people at the heart of everything, listening to and doing good for our communities. We’re now more innovative, more efficient and provide better value for money. The changes are clear to see - from new businesses and jobs, to improving school results and to investment and development of our Town Centre and surrounding areas.

Your role in our journey

As a Targeted Early Help Support Practitioner you will use your excellent assessment and communication skills to provide planned and purposeful interventions as part of a holistic team, working together to improve life changes for all family members. You will use tailored, evidence-based interventions to meet the diverse of needs of individuals; ensuring that families are supported in improving their life chances. Accurate and comprehensive recording skills are essential to this role, as well as a high level of knowledge in relation to safeguarding and thresholds of intervention frameworks.

You will work collaboratively within a multi-agency team championing Early Help and integrated services at all times.

What You’ll Need

A level 4 qualification in a relevant field or substantial relevant experience of working with children, young people and families in their homes as well as within the wider community. You will also have experience of chairing and attending multiagency meetings to formulate plans to ensure that the families you work with receive the best possible support.

Your communication skills, flexible approach and flair for building relationships will really set you apart.

For an informal discussion please contact Shelley Shaw, Service Manager for Targeted Early Help on 01226 773545 or email [e-mail]

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

Job Profile: Targeted Early Help Support Practitioner Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

CV's are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

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