Early Help Support Workers - Multiple Roles in Bournemouth

Starting salary for this role is £34,434 (pro rata for part‑time colleagues). The role sits within a well‑defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. All new starters begin at the entry point of the band to ensure fairness and consistency across the organisation.

Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) area

Salary: £34,434 – £39,152

Job Type: Full-time, part-time, permanent and fixed‑term positions available:

• 3 × 37‑hour permanent posts
• 1 × 30‑hour permanent post
• 1 × 37‑hour 12‑month fixed‑term post (01/08/26 – 31/07/27)
• 1 × 22.2‑hour 12‑month fixed‑term post (Maternity Cover)

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a case‑holding lead professional, undertaking assessments and creating intervention plans.
• Deliver high‑quality programmes, targeted groups and individual interventions within Family and Young People Hubs, schools, online and other venues.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate programme activities for children and young people aged 0‑19 and up to 25 with SEND, providing feedback to managers.
• Undertake observation, assessment, direct work and progress tracking to measure outcomes.
• Engage with community, voluntary providers and partner agencies to support access to Early Help services across the BCP Partnership.
• Ensure the child/young person/family is at the centre of professional planning and intervention.
• Participate in community and cluster meetings/events, building collaborative relationships with partners.
• Maintain high‑quality, engaging learning environments within Family and Young People Hubs.
• Apply principles of anti‑discriminatory practice to ensure dignity and respect for all children and young people.
• Organise and participate in regular consultation events with service stakeholders.
• Work under the direction of the team manager or Senior Practitioner, engaging in reflective case supervision.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum NVQ 4 in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Sound knowledge of child development (0‑11 years) and/or adolescence (11‑19 years).
• Experience in completing observations, written assessments and making evidence‑based decisions.
• Proven experience in delivering direct interventions that improve outcomes for children, young people and parents/carers.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Good understanding of Early Help Services across BCP.

Personal Qualities and Attributes:

• Ability to build supportive, positive and trusting relationships.
• Committed to continuous professional development and able to coach and mentor others.
• Solutions‑focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to plan and organise workload in a changing environment with competing demands.

Job Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to travel across the BCP area using public or other forms of transport.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

Equality and Diversity Statement:

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.