Early Years Intervention And Prevention Practitioner

What will be expected from me?

This is a development role where practical experience will be matched with an appropriate level of qualification.

 What I might be doing?

• You will support the planning, organisation and delivery of high quality, evidence-based early intervention, and Prevention services, in partnership with colleagues from voluntary and statutory services, to improve outcomes for children and families and reduce the need for more targeted or specialist interventions.
• You will take an active role to ensure that all practice involving children, young people and families operates in accordance with best practice and adheres to current safeguarding policy and guidance.
• You will supervise the Early Years Hub Support workers providing them with suitable induction, monthly supervision and oversight and lead responsibility for the work they deliver

Why Wakefield Council

• We offer aflexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week
• 28days holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Support and access to high-quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.

• Access to a range of employee support products.

• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Requirements:

• Recognised Level 5 or Degree Level qualification in a relevant subject area, or the ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and skill gained through relevant experience and employment.
• Evidence of maintaining skill and knowledge base in professional field through post qualifying training or awards
• Current driving licence is desirable but not essential.
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.
• An understanding of the first 1001 Critical Days framework
• Experience of working directly with children, young people and families with complex needs and risk in a relevant setting.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact John Rose.

Tel: 01977 723543

E-mail: jrose@wakefield.gov.uk

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Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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