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We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of the Targeted Early Help Offer for families adopting a whole family, strengths-based approach in order to reduce risk, increase resilience and improve outcomes for children.

The successful candidate will have core functions as a Lead Practitioner for Early Help working with other agencies and directly with children and families to improve outcomes.

The post holder will manage packages of support for families with multiple needs, undertaking assessments, developing plans of support, and taking a lead co-ordinating role, including co-ordination of intensive multi- agency support packages where needed and leading on multi-agency reviews of the support plans.

To report on outcomes as part of the Children and Young People’s Performance Framework.  To ensure that services are delivered in compliance with relevant legislation, local and national policy and guidance

The position is based in the Pontefract and Knottingley cluster area at the Airedale Centre, Airedale,  where staff are co located with Social Care, Health, Police, WDDAS and Employment Advisors- other professionals such as Education Improvement Teachers also base within the building as appropriate.

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Liz Cooper

Tel: 07920 590158

E-mail: Ecooper@wakefield.gov.uk

Company: Wakefield Council

Salary: G7 £32,061 - G8 £38220

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Sector: Education

Sector: Early Intervention

Sector: Life Long Learning

Job Role: Officer