jobEarly Support Officer

Overview

We are seeking fixed full time dedicated and empathetic Key Worker to join our new Young & Thriving Team within Children\\\’s Services Family Help. The successful candidate will offer practical, emotional, and evidence based intensive support to parents and carers, including those whose children are on child protection plans or where their children have been removed from their care, based on the principles and practice model of the service. The successful candidates will be part of a new multi-disciplinary team working closely with other practitioners within the Young & Thriving Hub to ensure a holistic approach to family support.

Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, emotional, and evidence based intensive support to parents and carers.
• Work with families whose children are on child protection plans or where children have been removed from care, in line with the service\\\’s model.
• Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Young & Thriving Hub to ensure holistic family support.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in early years, health, or social care, and/or 12 months experience working with children and families.

Additional Information

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. This post is covered by the Government\\\’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall\\\’s Children\\\’s Services is proud to be Outstanding and proud to have been successful in being selected as a Families First for Children Pathfinder, placing the borough at the forefront of innovative family support. As a Pathfinder, Walsall is pioneering new approaches designed to strengthen family relationships and networks, empower families which creates better outcomes for children and young people. This initiative brings together professionals, partners, and the community to deliver holistic support, ensuring every family receives the right help at the right time. Our commitment as a Pathfinder reflects Walsall\\\’s ambition to lead change and champion the wellbeing of all its children and families.

Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That\\\’s why – as well as a satisfying and rewarding job – we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.

Walsall Council is committed to creating and working to uphold an inclusive environment where every person feels empowered, valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from individuals across diverse backgrounds, and we work to treat all applicants fairly and without discrimination. We actively promote diversity and equality, ensuring that our services and opportunities are accessible to all members of our community. We recognise that achieving true inclusivity is an ongoing journey; together, we strive to create a welcoming workplace that celebrates differences and empowers everyone to thrive.

Living in Walsall Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages. Find out more about Living in Walsall. Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Social Work Matters – Children\\\’s Social Worker Recruitment