Early Help Keyworker

Do you have experience working with children and families? If so, working as a Keyworker for East Sussex County Council might be the right job for you!

As a Keyworker you will deliver specialist support to families who have been assessed as having multiple and complex needs who, without support, are at risk of either needing social care intervention or of entering the care system.

You will assess need and develop a plan with the family that has clear and measurable outcomes.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have the ability to engage and motivate families to change through offering intensive support and evidence-based interventions
• Are able to identify safeguarding concerns, seeking management guidance when appropriate
• Communicate clearly and confidently, both orally and in writing
• Are able to initiate challenging conversations with family members to challenge negative and entrenched behaviour and to give constructive feedback and praise as appropriate

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any form of sponsorship for this role currently.

We want to make the application process as easy as possible, so if you have the relevant skills and experience, then please click \’apply now\’ to upload a CV and cover letter.

We will be shortlisting for interview based upon people who can show:

• Experience of working within Safeguarding processes.
• An understanding of the issues impacting vulnerable children / families.
• Evidence of undertaking assessments and developing plans for families / children.
• Experience of working with vulnerable Children and / or families.

Please make sure you highlight these points in your cover letter as this is what will be used when we shortlist.

Please download the Job Description & Person Specification.

Interviews will take place on 30 July at East Hastings Family Hub. We will try to accommodate any special requests for the interview slot if you are shortlisted for the role.

We offer a great package of professional training to develop you and to give you the ‘tools to do the job’. You will be part of a Team of Keyworkers and will receive good supervision from an experienced manager.

At East Sussex County Council, we also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page – benefits page.

For more information about these roles please contact the Recruitment Team at children\’sservices.recruitmentmanager@eastsussex.gov.uk

\”The best thing about working for East Sussex is knowing every person who works here cares about our residents and wants to achieve the best outcomes for them.\” Casey, Project Officer

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