We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
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Organisation
Kirklees
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Directorate
Children & Families
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Service Area
Learning & Early Support
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Hours
18.5
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Number of Jobs
1
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Location(s)
Civic Centre 3
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Position type
Permanent
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Grade
Grade 8
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Salary
£16,030 - £16,849
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Advert Wording
Are you passionate about engaging with families in order to identify their strengths?
Are you keen to support them to explore ways to build on these strengths, finding out what makes a real difference to them by understanding their needs?
Do you thrive in a team that values encouragement, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose? If so, we would love to hear from you
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our multi agency team within the Families Together Gateway to process referrals and requests for support.
We would advise that you contact Tracy Gibson, the recruiting manager who will share more information about the role. They can be contacted on 01484 221000.
What You Will Be Doing
Reviewing referrals and requests for support and gathering additional information to support decisions to ensure that an appropriate response is provided.
Engaging with parents, children and young people to explore potential areas of need.
Working alongside colleagues and with partner services to ensure that there is a full understanding of family need so that families have access to the right support at the right time
Building trusting relationships with parents and carers.
Working closely with partners to ensure families receive holistic support.
Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and enthusiastic team culture.
What We Are Looking For
Experience of working with children, families, or in community settings.
Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
A warm, empathetic approach and a genuine passion for improving the lives of children.
A Flexible and creative approach.
Why Join Us?
A welcoming and supportive team environment with opportunities for training and development.
A chance to be part of a service that truly strives to understand the needs of the whole family.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and become part of a team that’s changing lives — one family at a time.
We strongly recommend that you contact the recruiting manager who will discuss the role in more detail.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 9th July.
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Tracy Gibson is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
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This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:
[email protected] or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.
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Closing date
29 June 2026, 11:55 PM
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