Early Help Practitioner

We are currently looking to recruit a Early Help Practitioner within a Childrens Social Services for the Multi Agency Safeguarding Team (MASH) for Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council.

Responsibilities include:

• To act as a case holding lead professional undertaking appropriate assessments in order to accurately assess risk, make decisions and create high quality intervention plans to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Ensure that the child or young person is at the centre of professional planning, assessment and intervention and that the views and wishes of the child and /or family (as appropriate) are sought to understand and shape the level of intervention required.
• To act as a main point of contact for a cluster of schools or settings providing Early Help advice, support and professional challenge on a range of issues.
• Work collaboratively with other Teams and a broad range of stakeholders (Health, Eductaion, Voluntary Sector) to achieve collective objectives and improve outcomes and to ensure that statutory duties relating to school attendance are met
• Apply principles of anti-discriminatory practice to identify the potential for and / or redress the negative impact of racism, homophobia, discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, disability, class, culture, language or religion to ensure that children and young people are treated with dignity and respect.
• To work under the direction of the team manager or assistant team manager and engage in reflective case supervision to enhance existing practice, seek advice on individual cases, especially where complex, develop personal resilience, and promote continuous professional development.
• Deliver high quality services, share and embed best practice principles and a positive learning culture within service area with enthusiasm and commitment, supporting and coaching colleagues as necessary.
• To work to a high standard in accordance with agreed policies and procedures of the Council.

Experience preferred:

Minimum of 12 months' experience of working within the Health and Social Care sector as a Early Help Practitioner in the UK.

The team:

• Well-structured organised team, growing their staffing levels.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 year experience in a similar role within the UK
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Bournemouth please contact George Willett or email in your updated CV to us today.