Early Help Practitioner (Part-Time) NEW Council Posted today £16,299 - £17,706 Fixed Expires on

Fixed-Term Part-Time Post

Early Help Service:
Grade: 3A

Closing Date for online application:
19/08/2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Early Help Practitioners to play a key role in the continuing development of the Early Help Service.

The role of an Early Help Practitioner is to work across the Early Help Service, and they have key responsibilities:

• Be part of the Early Help Citywide Teams in promoting the vision of the Early Help Services and in the leading and co-ordination of the delivery of high-quality outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
• Act as a designated accountable lead for an individual or family in need of early help or with complex needs. Working as their champion and advocate to tackle problems; improve aspirations and outcomes and reduce dependency on public services.
• To co-ordinate and oversee the right support for families and ensure that it is delivered in the right order, right time, and place, to ensure needs are met and prevent issues becoming more complex.

Approaching the role with enthusiasm and a positive can-do solution focused attitude is essential.

Interviews will be held week commencing 27th and 28th August.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months' salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.50.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

• Passport/ - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

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