Early Help Coordinator - Open to Review

How you'll make a difference

As part of our 0-25 Social Care Service, you will working within the 0-18 Social Care team, providing support to disabled children and young people to help them achieve the best possible outcomes. 

Working directly with children, young people, their families and wider support networks, you will promote inclusion, independence and positive opportunities, enabling individuals to reach their full potential.

What you will be doing

• You will organise and chair review meetings, prepare and share reports, and represent young people, the team and the service at a range of meetings relating to the children and families allocated to you.
• Through regular visits to children in their homes, schools and other settings, you will build positive relationships and develop a meaningful understanding of their lived experiences.
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies, providers and family members, you will help ensure that children ad families receive the right level of support at the right time. 
• A key aspect of your role will be reviewing plans developed by social workers within the 0-18 team, ensuring they remain effective and focused on achieving positive outcomes.
• It will be your responsibility to gather, analyse and share information to inform assessments, reviews and plans, ensuring the needs, voice and views of the child remain at the heart of all decision-making.

What we need from you

• It is essential that you hold an NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification, or be working towards a relevant qualification in services for children and young people.
• With experience of working in a statutory setting with children, young people and families, you will have a good understanding of the challenges and responsibilities involved in supporting positive outcomes.
• You will be confident carrying out risk assessments, identifying potential concerns and taking appropriate action where required. 
• We are looking for someone with knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, including child protection requirements, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures, ensuring that your work is always delivered safely and in line with statutory guidance.

What you need to know

• This is a limited term role covering maternity leave, due to end 3rd January 2028.
• Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for both Child and Adult Workforce is obtained for this post.
• You will be expected to travel throughout the authority and surrounding area so you must have a full, valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle or have an alternative means of travel.
• Business insurance will need to be added to your current insurance policy.

 

Interviews will be held on 27th November 2026.

How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different

• As part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. 
• We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.  
• We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance.
• We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognized for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect.    

 
Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. 

• We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of.
• We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life.
• We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential.     

 

We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.   

We’re making a difference, be part of it! 

To view the full job description, please click this link: Early Help Co-Ordinator Children with Disabilites job Description