Early Intervention and Prevention Practitioner (Early Years)

We have an exciting developmental opportunity to join us as Early Years Intervention and Prevention Practitioner to support our Family Hub Team. What will be expected from me? This is a development role where practical experience will be matched with anappropriate level of qualification. What I might be doing? You will support the planning, organisationand delivery of high quality, evidence-based early intervention, and prevention services, in partnership with colleagues from voluntary and statutory services, to improve outcomes for children and families and reduce the need for more targeted or specialist interventions. You will take an active role to ensure that all practice involving children, young people and families operates in accordance with best practice and adheres to current safeguarding policy and guidance. You will supervise the Early Years Hub Support workers providing them with suitable induction, monthly supervision and oversight and lead responsibility for the work they deliver Why Wakefield Council We offer aflexible part-time working pattern of 18.5 hoursper week Support and access to high-quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership. Access to a range of employee support products. Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard). Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more. Requirements: Recognised Level 5 or Degree Level qualification in a relevant subject area, or the ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and skill gained through relevant experience and employment. Evidence of maintaining skill and knowledge base in professional field through post qualifying training or awards Current driving licence is desirable but not essential. An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework. An understanding of the first 1001 Critical Days framework Experience of working directly with children, young people and families with complex needs and risk in a relevant setting. 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 Sharon Borkwood. Tel: 01977 722644 E-mail: sborkwood@wakefield.gov.uk To apply please click the Apply Now link below. #J-18808-Ljbffr