Post Ref: CC902
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We're recruiting for a Family Help Practitioner to join us on 12-month fixed-term contract and play a key role in delivering the government's Families First reforms.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformational programme that is reshaping how services work with children, young people and families. As we develop our Family Help offer, you'll help ensure families receive the right support at the right time, reducing the need for statutory intervention and improving outcomes for children.
As part of Early Help & Targeted Support you will be based with the Children's Assessment Team, you will undertake Child in Need assessments, deliver targeted interventions and coordinate support plans that build on family strengths and create lasting change. You'll work closely with social workers and partner agencies, acting as a Lead Professional to ensure families receive coordinated and effective support.
The ideal candidate will hold a level 3 or above qualification in a relevant area such as, Social Care, Youth Work, Family Support or Teaching.
You will have a track record of working holistically with children, young people and families within a whole family model. You will be a highly skilled practitioner who will demonstrate your extensive capability in engagement, undertaking comprehensive whole family assessments which create clear goals, and use of evidenced informed practice.
You will be required to demonstrate your skillset to act as a ‘lead professional’ and the importance of working purposefully and collaboratively with all family members and other agencies to achieve best outcomes for children.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: Monday 27th July 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 13th August 2026
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
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