Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full time Early Help Support Practitioner within an 11 month fixed term capacity.

This post is required to support the Homes for Ukraine Resettlement programme.

Hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

Within this position, you will be required to work extensively, to support the programme and to improve outcomes for the children and their families. There will be a need to provide and deliver inclusive interventions packages, working in conjunction with communities and relevant departments.

Ensure that the work programmes and interventions are age appropriate, and meet the needs of the whole family and the wider community. 

You will hold a case load of families to which you will provide full and thorough support, build and maintain positive relationships with schools, stakeholders and communities. 

It is essential that you speak the Ukrainian language.

To be successful in this position, you will need to be qualified to degree level and/or relevant professional qualification in social care: education: health or related field and have substantial relevant experience of working with children, young people and families.

You must speak the Ukrainian language.

Having a basic understanding of the Homes for Ukraine and Ukrainian Family Visa Programmes is also essential.

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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If you are wanting further information that isn't in the JD, please contact Nathalie Nathalie.s@hays.com

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.