Early Help Development Worker

Early Help Development Worker 

Sutton Coldfield and Erdington 

£25,139.45 increasing to £28,567.56 after passing probation 

Full Time - 37 Hours per week 

Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2025 

Interviews to be held on Thursday 25th July 2024 

Are you passionate about making a positive difference for children, young people and families?    

Our client is looking for a dynamic, well-organised individual to join their Early Help Team serving the North Birmingham Locality (Sutton Coldfield and Erdington constituencies). 

The role is focused upon  

• building Early Help (0-25 years) capacity and connections within the community through working closely with community assets 

• supporting residents to lead on community projects, services or activities to meet local needs 

• increasing children and families engagement with local assets and participation in local groups and activities.   

What are they looking for? 

You will be an excellent communicator, who is passionate about improving opportunities for children, young people and families through Early Help.   

You will need: 

• Excellent engagement and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with young people, parents and carers who are experiencing health, wellbeing or social care difficulties  

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and in partnership with a range of external agencies  

• Strong administration skills 

• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications  

• Ability to assess information and make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures 

• An understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion 

• Knowledge of a wide variety of techniques to actively engage community members  

A qualification in a relevant discipline such as youth or community work; social care; psychology or teaching or substantial equivalent relevant experience would be preferable. 

In return they offer a fantastic benefits package which includes: 

• 29 days basic annual leave (full time) + Bank Holidays 

• Auto Enrolment Defined Contribution 

• Option to Salary Sacrifice 

• A commitment to safety and wellbeing including access to a Bupa Health Cash Plan which provides discounts on gym membership, sports equipment and days out, as well as reimbursement on NHS prescription charges, eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy. 

• A commitment to work life balance through their Agile/flexible working principles.  

• Family Friendly policy with enhanced benefits 

• Learning and Development opportunities 

• Internal coaching and mentoring opportunities 

• Staff social events