RESTRICTED - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Early Help Practitioner - Secondment Opportunity (fixed term)
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,001.00 to £40,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | SCP 19-23 £32,061 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 September 2025 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL1 5QT |
| Company: | Darlington Borough Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 285013 |
Summary
Secondment Opportunity - We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join us as an Early Help Practitioner. This is a full time, fixed term post. The successful candidate will hold a caseload of families and through relationship-based practice, work together with families and other services to help achieve best outcomes.
Building Stronger Families Team has been formed since 2017 and works closely with the other early help partners and social care to help reduce the need for statutory service involvement.andnbsp;
This secondment provides opportunity to gain further experience working within social care. The role asks that you deliver a wide range of interventions with families as identified in your early help assessments, allowing you to build a great range of diverse skills while working directly with families.andnbsp;
We encourage applications from those who have previous experience of working positively with families, and have excellent communication skills.andnbsp;
To apply for secondment you need to seek permission from your currently line manager. Further details about the job role or an informal discussion can be arranged by call either Kayleigh Redfern or Wendy Findlay on 01325 406250
Building Stronger Families Team has been formed since 2017 and works closely with the other early help partners and social care to help reduce the need for statutory service involvement.andnbsp;
This secondment provides opportunity to gain further experience working within social care. The role asks that you deliver a wide range of interventions with families as identified in your early help assessments, allowing you to build a great range of diverse skills while working directly with families.andnbsp;
We encourage applications from those who have previous experience of working positively with families, and have excellent communication skills.andnbsp;
To apply for secondment you need to seek permission from your currently line manager. Further details about the job role or an informal discussion can be arranged by call either Kayleigh Redfern or Wendy Findlay on 01325 406250