Early Intervention Worker
Early Intervention Worker
We’re looking for an Early Intervention Worker to join our Best Start for Life Early Help Teams across Cheshire West and Chester. If you enjoy working directly with families, like being part of a close, supportive team, and want the chance to make a real difference early on, this could be the role for you.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
As an Early Intervention Worker, you’ll work hands‑on with children, young people and their families who need extra support to improve their lives. You will Co-ordinate, develop and deliver individual and group interventions to parents/carer of vulnerable children to improve parenting skills and family relationships, vulnerable children, and children and families impacted by trauma to support recovery/behaviour change.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be someone who: Has experience working directly with children, young people and families Is confident having honest, respectful conversations Can manage a varied workload and liaise with different services Understands how early help and whole‑family working makes a difference Is practical, reflective and team‑focused Be confident in delivering group work with parents, carers and their families Above all, we’re looking for people who are approachable, committed and genuinely care about children and their families.
Why Work With Us?
- We want to do our best every time, for every child and with every family.
- Competitive salary and working rewards Up to 16 days’ flexi leave per year, in addition to annual leave Regular supervision and chances to reflect on practice
- We are proud to have a strong learning culture
- A supportive team culture where staff look out for each other
- Training and development to help you grow in your role Local government benefits, including pension and generous annual leave.
For an informal conversation regarding these opportunities contact Leigh Williamson tel: 0151 556 8378 / email: leigh.williamson@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children. It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children, or both).
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
Candidates may use AI tools to support proofreading, editing and presentation. However, all application materials should represent the candidate's own experience, perspectives and thinking. We are seeking original and authentic responses, and applicants should ensure that any submission reflects their own analysis, judgement and vision for the role. No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.
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Salary range
- £32,578 - £35,570 per year