Early Help Practitioner
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,001.00 to £40,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32,061 - 34,434 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL1 5QT |
| Company: | Darlington Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 292940 |
Summary
Darlingtonandrsquo;s Building Stronger Families Team is looking for a skilled and motivated Early Help Practitioner to join our supportive and forward-thinking service.
In this role, you will work directly with children, young people and families to provide practical early help, strengthen relationships and support families to make positive, lasting change. You will lead on Early Help Assessments, coordinate multi-agency plans, and deliver high-quality direct work that builds resilience and improves outcomes.
As part of our Family Hubs network, you will play a key role in bringing services together, offering the right help at the right time, and enabling families to thrive within their community.
We are seeking someone who:
andbull; Has experience of working with children and families in a support or guidance role
andbull; Can build strong, trusting relationships with families from a wide range of backgrounds
andbull; Is confident completing assessments, planning interventions and coordinating support
andbull; Works well with partner agencies and understands the value of early intervention
andbull; Is compassionate, organised and motivated to make a difference
We offer a supportive team environment, regular supervision, access to training and development, and the opportunity to contribute to Darlingtonandrsquo;s vision of building stronger, more resilient families.
This is a full-time, permanent position based within McNay Street Family Hub, with flexible working arrangements available.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time staff)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with the option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexi-time scheme
Flexible working
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our andldquo;why work for usandrdquo; internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
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In this role, you will work directly with children, young people and families to provide practical early help, strengthen relationships and support families to make positive, lasting change. You will lead on Early Help Assessments, coordinate multi-agency plans, and deliver high-quality direct work that builds resilience and improves outcomes.
As part of our Family Hubs network, you will play a key role in bringing services together, offering the right help at the right time, and enabling families to thrive within their community.
We are seeking someone who:
andbull; Has experience of working with children and families in a support or guidance role
andbull; Can build strong, trusting relationships with families from a wide range of backgrounds
andbull; Is confident completing assessments, planning interventions and coordinating support
andbull; Works well with partner agencies and understands the value of early intervention
andbull; Is compassionate, organised and motivated to make a difference
We offer a supportive team environment, regular supervision, access to training and development, and the opportunity to contribute to Darlingtonandrsquo;s vision of building stronger, more resilient families.
This is a full-time, permanent position based within McNay Street Family Hub, with flexible working arrangements available.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time staff)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with the option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexi-time scheme
Flexible working
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our andldquo;why work for usandrdquo; internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
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