Early Help Lead Worker - Childrens' Services - Swansea

Early Help Lead Worker

Gorseinon, Swansea (Office Base)
£18.00 per hour PAYE + Holiday Pay
Initial 3-Month Contract (Potential to Extend)
Full Time
Car Driver Essential
3 Vacancies Available

Hoop Social Work are recruiting for Early Help Lead Workers to join Swansea's Early Help Service on an initial 3-month contract, with strong potential for extension.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team supporting vulnerable children, young people and families through a whole-family, strengths-based approach. Working within the Signs of Wellbeing framework, you will provide practical, creative and targeted support to help families build resilience, improve outcomes and prevent needs from escalating.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of children, young people and families requiring early intervention support.
• Act as the lead professional and single point of contact for families.
• Complete assessments, intervention plans and reviews to identify needs, risks and desired outcomes.
• Deliver direct interventions within homes, schools and community settings.
• Coordinate Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings and multi-agency support plans.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and families, overcoming barriers to engagement.
• Advocate for children and ensure their voices are heard throughout the support process.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and case documentation.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective, family-centred support.
• Support group work, youth provision, drop-ins and community-based activities where required.

Requirements:

✔ Experience working with children, young people and families in an Early Help, Family Support, Youth Work or related setting.

✔ Strong assessment, intervention planning and multi-agency working skills.

✔ Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.

✔ Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

✔ Knowledge of Signs of Wellbeing, motivational interviewing or solution-focused practice would be advantageous.

✔ Experience using WCCIS would be highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

• £18.00 per hour PAYE
• Holiday pay accrued on top of hourly rate
• Full-time hours
• Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and families
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

For further information or to apply, please get in touch with Sarah Leigh on 02922 400519 today.

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