Job Summary
Contract Type:
Please See Advert Text
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
20/02/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/03/2019 23:59
Salary:
Grade 6, £20,541 - £23,111
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Various locations, however you may be required to work at any DCC council office.
Post Number:
CYPS/19/37, V4231, V4632, V4539, V4598
Further Information
Children and Young People's Service
Early Help Inc & Vulnerable Children
One Point & Think Family Service
Post: Early Help Practitioner
Salary: Grade 6, £20,541 - £23,111
Vacancy Reference Number: CYPS/19/37
1 x full time, permanent
1 x part time (18.5 hrs per week), permanent
1 x part time (18.5 hrs per week), temporary maternity cover until 27/09/2019 (or until the day prior to the return of the substantive post holder)
1 x full time, temporary maternity cover until 31/01/2019 (or until the day prior to the return of the substantive postholder)
We are seeking to appoint a number of Early Help Practitioners who will provide direct help, empowering families to access a range of support networks within their local communities. These support networks include those delivered in and through the Community Family Hub, with the aim of building resilience and sustained change.
Recent experience of working and supporting vulnerable children, young people and their families in the home and community settings; experience of delivering planned interventions using evidence based practice leading to improved outcomes; experience of group facilitation and experience of responding effectively to safeguarding issues and concerns.
The postholder will provide direct help and interventions to families that contribute to meaningful positive change; develop a range of approaches to engage and build an effective working relationship with parents and families to enable positive change to take place.
Essential Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in a relevant Children's Services field.
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
For further information regarding the post please contact Farrah Elgey on 03000 264852 or via e-mail at farrah.elgey@durham.gov.uk
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 15th March 2019.
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the HR Operations & Data Team on Telephone: 03000 267247 (24hr answerphone). Email: hrCYPS@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.