Senior Early Help Worker — Trauma-Informed Family Support

Kent County Council; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated Senior Early Help Worker to lead early help interventions, providing targeted support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families. The successful candidate will manage complex cases, supervise Early Help Workers, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance outcomes. Ideal applicants will have a relevant qualification, supervisory experience, and strong communication skills, contributing to the betterment of community services.

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualification experience working with children, young people, and families.
• Experience in supervising or mentoring staff.
• Additional training in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, or family intervention.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex cases with assessments and plans.
• Deliver direct interventions using evidence-based approaches.
• Support and mentor Early Help staff in best practices.
• Collaborate with various agencies to coordinate support.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are escalated appropriately.
• Monitor family plans and contribute to service improvement.
• Prepare high-quality reports for meetings and forums.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

People management

Risk assessment

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Multi-agency partnership

Flexibility

Education

Level 4 or above qualification in a relevant field

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated Senior Early Help Worker to lead early help interventions, providing targeted support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families. The successful candidate will manage complex cases, supervise Early Help Workers, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance outcomes. Ideal applicants will have a relevant qualification, supervisory experience, and strong communication skills, contributing to the betterment of community services.