At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families by completing assessments and coordinating multi-agency support.
- Company: Join Swansea Council's Early Help Service, making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Temporary role with opportunities for career growth and extension.
- Why this job: Empower young people and families while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people, full UK driving licence, and team player.
The predicted salary is between 31504 - 40000 £ per year.
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an Early Help Lead Worker on behalf of Swansea Council to work with children and their families in their Early Help Service. The role is hybrid working with a mixture of home working, visits in the community with service users and office based work. With the main office hub for this role being based in Gorseinon (SA4 4FE). As such, there is a requirement for the successful candidate to be a car driver as you will still be providing face-to-face support to families where applicable.
Duties of the role:
- Complete Early Help Assessments and develop support plans with families
- Facilitate Team Around the Family meetings
- Coordinate multi-agency support using a whole family support
- Carrying out emergency interventions and support visits to families
- Holding a case load of families that you will work closely with alongside the assistance of the Social Worker
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of working with young people and their families
- Full UK driving license
- Enhanced DBS check
- Be able to work upon own initiative and within a team
The role is a temporary, full time position for an initial period of 3 months with a view to this being extended on a rolling basis and is offering a pay rate of 18.35 PAYE per hour.
Early Help Lead Worker in Swansea employer: Service Care Solutions
Swansea Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the families they serve. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and a focus on professional development, staff have the opportunity to grow within a meaningful role that directly impacts the community. The council's commitment to fostering a collaborative environment ensures that Early Help Lead Workers can thrive while making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families.
