This role requires a full, clean driving license and use of a car
Please note: We have part time available, quickly leading to full time.
Regarding the above salary range, the start wage is for the pro rata 22.2 hours and would increase to full time as hours increase.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Early Help Officer to join our team. The Early Help Officer will play a crucial role in providing support and assistance to individuals in need of early intervention services.
Responsibilities:
- Provide interventions and support for families experiencing difficulties or in need of safeguarding
- Through duty of care, report all safeguarding concerns to DSL in school and Starting Point if threshold is met.
- Complete Early Help assessments to identify needs and develop tailored support plans
-Conduct home visits, support community appointments and complete direct work in schools and in the home.
- Provide information, advice, and guidance to individuals and families
- Collaborate with external and partner agencies to coordinate services for children and families
- Maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes, working in accordance with GDPR and data protection laws.
-Communicate and share information with schools and partner agencies to ensure children and families are safeguarded in accordance with GDPR and Data Protection laws.
- Organize and be lead professional on TAF meetings
- Complete necessary documentation for partner agency meetings, signposting and referrals (ICPC/RCPC, CE risk assessment, DASH, GCP, Starting Point referrals etc)
- Build a trusting, transparent and professional relationship with schools, children and families and partner agencies.
Qualifications
Essential
DSL/ Safeguarding
Level 2 in Child Care and education (minimum)
Experience
Essential
-Experience in Safeguarding Children and families and a sound knowledge of local authority thresholds
-Experience of working within schools and educational environments
- Experience of providing family support for children and families in schools and in the community.
- Experience in data entry and maintaining detailed records in accordance with GDPR
Skills
- Proficiency in verbal, written and IT communication systems
- Strong communication skills to effectively engage with diverse populations
-Working knowledge of phone and face to face etiquette for professional interactions.
- Ability to analyze information and make informed decisions to safeguard children
-Ability to manage varying case loads and competing demands
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This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community by providing vital support services to those in need. If you are passionate about helping children and families and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
Pay: £15,862.84-£26,438.07 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- What experience do you have of managing your own work/case load and working within a multi agency approach?
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
- Safeguarding and family support: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
