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As an Early Intervention Support Worker, you will work closely with children and their families, learning about their strengths and challenges and putting together an assessment of their needs. You will be a vital member of the team, skilled at providing a high level of professional care and support using a wide range of short-term therapeutic interventions that are outcome focused.

You will work with families experiencing complex challenges and be creative in your approaches in engaging families who may be avoidant and resistant to your efforts. You will provide reports to referrers which critically analyse progress and outcomes achieved and which will inform decision-making on children's and their families circumstances going forward.

You will be skilled in overcoming the challenges of maintaining and developing effective working relationships with external agencies to ensure the best outcome for children, young people and their families.

What you'll need to succeed
- Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 or above or equivalent/related health, counselling or social care qualification.

OR

- 5 years' experience working in a multidisciplinary team providing services to families and children aged 0–18 years.

AND

- Good working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

- Competence in the use of IT packages, including MS Windows and Office, along with email and the internet and good record keeping.

What you'll get in return
- Minimum of £11.53.

- Ongoing training and support, with the opportunity to progress. - A supportive learning environment to improve your knowledge in the sector.

- Making a difference to the lives of children and families.

- Hays App Timesheets and paid weekly.

- Lifestyle and retailer discounts e.g. Nike, Marks & Spencers and Hotels.com

- Personal point of contact with a recruitment consultant.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.