Family Intervention Key Worker

Post Ref: CC089

Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

The Early Help Hub forms part of Calderdale’s Integrated front door for Early Help Support, working collaboratively across the borough with a range of services to provide support to children, young people and their families. The Hub responds to referrals made through to the Multi-Agency Screening Team (MAST) that don’t meet the threshold for Children Social Care involvement. In these cases, it’s been identified that the needs of the child and family can be met through a coordinated Early Help Offer. The Hub is a multi-agency decision making forum who assess the levels of need for children, young people and families to ensure that the right services and intervention are provided to meet their needs at the right time.

The post holder will offer immediate short-term support, working intensively and persistently with targeted families who face particularly complex and multiple challenges. Using a holistic 'think family' approach you will carry out assessments of needs, provide targeted interventions and bring together a coordinated package of support to meet identified need. You will manage a complex caseload, including those subjects to Early Help assessments, Child In Need, Child Protection and Children with Disabilities, in accordance with procedures and support of Children's Social Care.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children and families who may face barriers to engagment. They should have strong assessment skills, analytical and reflective skills and as acting as a Lead Professional. The role requires the post holder to operate within a framework of both support and challenge.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Fran Cochrane on 07795318115

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th November 2026

Interview date: Monday 16th November 2026

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

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