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SalarySalary: £25,119-£26,873 per annum
Grade: F
Vacancy hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent, full-time
Weekend working: Yes
Closing date: 25 March 2024
Interview date: 2 April 2024
Venue for interview: Thirsk Children and Family Hub, Hambleton Place, Thirsk YO71DS
Locations: We have two vacancies, one in Northallerton and one in Scarborough.
The ability to travel around the county is essential for both posts.
Please state on your application your preferred work base.
The Minority Inclusion Support Team is a part of Early Help, which is placed within North Yorkshire County Council’s Children and Families Service.
The number of international new arrivals in North Yorkshire has increased significantly over recent years with the arrival of Children and Families through UK Resettlement Schemes, the Afghan relocation programme, and the Homes for Ukraine scheme, along with growing numbers of Children and Families seeking asylum in the UK.
The specific focus of the Minority Inclusion Support Team is to offer support and guidance to international new arrivals, including refugees and asylum seekers, and those from other vulnerable groups, along with the schools and agencies who support them.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, supportive and highly motivated individuals who are passionate and experienced in working with vulnerable children, young people and Families.
We would be especially keen to receive applications from those with recent experience working with international new arrivals and a good knowledge and understanding of the challenges being faced by these Children and Families.
This exciting post will give you opportunities to:
- work directly with children, young people and their families, to ensure they have the right support at the right time
- work with schools and other key professionals to co-ordinate an effective network of support to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable Children and young people
- work in a rewarding role where every day can be different
- be part of an experienced and supportive team, working with like-minded people
- access outstanding training and career progression opportunities across Children and Families Service
- we offer regular 1-1 and group based supervisions and take a collaborative team approach in delivering best practice across the service
- You will receive an excellent rewards package including agile working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. We are especially keen to hear from candidates who are fluent in English and can speak either Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian or Russian. Although this is desirable it is not essential.
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/key-job-opportunities/children-and-families-service-career-opportunities
For further information on the role please contact rania.elkady@northyorks.gov.uk
Previous applicants need not apply for the posts at this time.
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
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