This two-year fixed-term post sits within the Affinity Team at HCRG Care Group, based at Harlow Family Hub. The work centres on early, trauma-informed support for children and young people, strengthening the relationships and networks around them to prevent escalation. Practitioners hold a caseload and deliver targeted, time-limited work across schools, family, community and digital settings, with occasional evenings and weekends. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are needed for travel to schools and partner organisations.
What the job involves
- Hold and manage an allocated caseload of children, young people and families needing targeted early intervention
- Deliver direct, targeted and time-limited work in line with the agreed formulation, goals and intervention plan
- Use the Framework for Integrated Care and Rule of 167 to strengthen the relationships that matter most in a child's life
- Build trusting relationships with children, young people and families, including those who find traditional services hard to access
- Contribute to formulation and multi-agency discussions with education, CAMHS, MHSTs, social care, early help, youth justice and voluntary sector partners
- Work with schools, parents, carers and trusted adults to develop consistent strategies for everyday environments
- Provide consultation, coaching and practical support to schools, families and partners
- Contribute to group work, workshops or training where agreed
- Strengthen natural support networks and promote participation in community, educational, recreational and social activities
- Recognise changes in need, risk or complexity and raise them promptly with the EIS Senior Practitioner
- Maintain accurate, timely records and gather feedback from children, young people, families and partners to inform service improvement
- Work flexibly across education, community, family and digital settings
What’s required
Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in social work, youth development, public health, therapy, education or a related field
Experience
- Proven experience working with young people, including leading youth-led initiatives or campaigns
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication for engaging young people, colleagues and partners
- Strong mentoring and coaching skills to empower young people and build their resilience
- Strong empathy and understanding of the challenges facing children and young people today
- Adaptability to evolving programme needs and changing circumstances
- Personal resilience and the ability to build resilience in the young people supported
- Strong team player able to collaborate with colleagues, partners and volunteers
Checks & eligibility
- Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel to schools and partner organisations
- Disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks through safer recruitment
Other
- Genuine passion for positive social change and improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required
Nice to have
- Understanding of, and commitment to, trauma-informed practice
What’s offered
- Access to the group pension
- Free tea, coffee and milk at the base location
- My Reward Hub membership with discounts, cashback and vouchers
- Access to earned wages before payday
- Online and face-to-face wellbeing support, including counselling, legal, debt and career coaching
- Access to eLearning, career pathways and CPD through The Learning Enterprise
- Open, just culture with at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
