First Response Practitioner
Duration: Initially 3 months
Rate: £25 umbrella an hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council are looking for an experience Early Help First Response Practitioner to join their MASH Team
As a Early Help First Response Practitioner you will:
Act as the first point of contact and as a gateway for families and professionals seeking advice and guidance in accessing Early Help services, undertaking, triage and where appropriate undertake Early Help enquiries and initial assessments
Provide professional support to agencies undertaking the completing of EH assessment
Ensure that the child or young person is at the Adan of all enquiries
Requirements
3 A levels, NVQ 4, HND or diploma (or equivalent experience)
Good knowledge of work practices, systems, processes and procedures relevant to own area of work
Experienced in completing written assessments and plans and making evidence based and outcome focused decisions
Proven experience of delivering direct interventions which contribute to improved outcomes
Working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance
Experience and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection
Ability to travel across the BCP area using public or other forms of transport