Senior Early Help Worker

Lincolnshire Children's Services, East Lindsey are recruiting a full time Senior Early Help Worker. Appropriately qualified applicants should be passionate about delivering effective services and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. Applicants need excellent leadership and communication skills along with the confidence to work with partners to manager risk and vulnerability.

Situated across the East of Lincolnshire County covering The Wolds and Coastal areas of Skegness and Mablethorpe the Early Help Team in East Lindsey offers an opportunity for you to become part of a dynamic, multi skilled and enthusiastic team. We are dedicated to providing support and intervention to families so they can make positive changes that improve the lives of their children.

The post holder will have either a professional qualification in Youth Work (JNC recognised) or Social Work; a diploma / qualification in careers guidance or Level 4 in Guidance or Diploma or equivalent level 4 qualification in relevant subjects for working with children, young people and families.

An understanding of the importance of good people management, as well as experience supporting, guiding and mentoring others.

A knowledge / understanding of child development, adolescent, risk-taking behaviour and trauma-informed approached. A track record of collaborative working to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

The post holder will be required to travel and work in a timely and flexible manner to undertake the duties of the role and there is some element of evening and weekend work where cases require it. The Early Help Team work with children and young people both short and long term within the Team Around the Child (TAC), Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Children in Care (CIC)

Interviews taking place 12th and 13th August.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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