Job Description

Application closing date
07/05/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
SO1 - SO2, SCP 23-28, 33,336 - 37,938 pro rata (actual salary 27,029 - 30,760)
Package
30 hours per week, permanent
Job category/type
Council

Job description

Post Ref

: CC386

Please note:

Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.



Calderdale is a beautiful metropolitan borough in the heart of the Yorkshire Pennines, situated between Manchester and Leeds. The spectacular natural landscape, vibrant towns, quirky culture, and tremendous architecture make it a great place to live and work. Its ideal location allows for easy access via the motorway or rail into the town centre or the surrounding area.




Calderdale Council is transforming the way it delivers its Early Help services making this an exciting and challenging time to come and join us. The successful candidate will initiate and lead the strategic vision and further development of Early Help Pathway throughout the borough.



We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, capable and flexible individual with a high level of autonomy who possesses excellent organisational and decision-making skills. As a member of the Early Help Service; you will work with partners across the borough supporting them to initiate Early Help Pathways, facilitating child and family meetings and coordinating the response to families.. You will support partners and professionals to ensure the correct interventions are in place at the right time to achieve improved outcomes for children, young people and families.



The successful candidate will need knowledge of Early Help, an understanding of the needs of children and families as well as experience of undertaking assessments and working across agencies and professional boundaries. The ideal candidate will be able to prioritise their own workload whilst working as part of a very busy team. The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines is essential as are excellent communication and customer care skills.



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 7th May 2025

Interview Date: Friday 16th May 2025

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.



On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.



Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.



For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub | Calderdale Council



We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.