Early Help Lead Worker - Childrens' Services - Swansea

Early Help Lead Worker

Location: Gorseinon, Swansea (Office Base) - Pay: £18.35 per hour PAYE + Holiday Pay - Contract: Initial 3 Month (Potential to Extend up to 6months) - Status: Full Time - Car Driver Essential - 3 Vacancies Available

Overview

Hoop Social Work are recruiting Early Help Lead Workers to join Swansea's Early Help Service on an initial 3 month contract, with strong potential for extension. You will start each morning from the hub in Gorseinon and support vulnerable children, young people and families through a whole family, strengths based approach within the Signs of Wellbeing framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children, young people and families requiring early intervention support.
• Act as the lead professional and single point of contact for families.
• Complete assessments, intervention plans and reviews to identify needs, risks and desired outcomes.
• Deliver direct interventions within homes, schools and community settings.
• Coordinate Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings and multi agency support plans.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and families, overcoming barriers to engagement.
• Advocate for children and ensure their voices are heard throughout the support process.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and case documentation.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective, family centred support.
• Support group work, youth provision, drop ins and community based activities where required.

Requirements

• Experience working with children, young people and families in an Early Help, Family Support, Youth Work or related setting.
• Strong assessment, intervention planning and multi agency working skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle as you will be travelling to family homes to complete assessments.
• Knowledge of Signs of Wellbeing, motivational interviewing or solution focused practice would be advantageous.
• Experience using WCCIS would be highly desirable and knowledge of Signs of Safety framework.

What's on Offer?

• £18.00 per hour PAYE
• Holiday pay accrued on top of hourly rate
• Full time hours
• Initial 3 month contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and families
• Supportive multi disciplinary team environment

For further information or to apply, please get in touch with Sarah Leigh on today.