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Early Help Assistant - Family Service

Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Umbrella Pay- £16.09 per hour

18/03/2024 3 months initially

Monday to Friday, 37 hrs/week Hybrid

Our client are seeking an Early Help Assistant to join a Children, Families and Young People team based in Nottinghamshire. You will support the work of the service in securing best outcomes for children, young people and their families.

* Direct work with children, young people and their families in line with the relevant plan

* Provide information, advice and support to service users and their carers

* Provide direct support to children and families, to enable plans to be to progressed in a more timely manner

* Support Early Help Case Managers in the assessment of the needs

* Support Early Help Case Managers to implement plans for children and families where appropriate

* Complete home visits planned and unplanned

* Provide transportation where required

* Review and assess the impact of plans for children and families

* Liaise with schools, health services, voluntary agencies and other partner agencies to gather information and implement support for children and families

* Participate in team activities e.g. team meetings, case discussions, review of team work

* Arrange and attend Multi-agency meetings, with responsibility for associated administrative tasks

* Maintain accurate and up to date written records

* Take up opportunities for relevant training and development

Requirements

* UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle, business insurance

* At least two years' experience of working with children, young people and their families in a social care environment

* Knowledge of child development and childrens needs

* Strong interpersonal skills with a range of people including children, young people, parents and carers, colleagues and other professionals and managers

* Experience of working with other agencies, either in the statutory or voluntary sector

* Willingness on occasion to work outside or beyond core hours

* Enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered to the update service

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services in an equal opportunities employer.

Please email all CVs to Sammy Davis or call (phone number removed) mobile (phone number removed)