Summary: The Community Resource Worker role focuses on providing essential support and advocacy for children, young people, and families facing various challenges. The position involves assessing needs, developing intervention plans, and ensuring access to support services while working collaboratively with children, carers, and professionals. Ideal candidates should have experience in child protection and related fields, along with strong communication skills and resilience. Flexibility in working hours and travel within the community is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support, guidance, and advocacy for families in need.
• Assess needs and develop intervention plans for children and families.
• Assist in crisis situations and provide culturally sensitive guidance.
• Work within community settings, homes, and resource centers.
• Contribute to preventative services to improve care quality.
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies.
• Maintain flexibility for occasional evening and weekend work.
• Travel within the community as required.

Key Skills:

• Experience working with children and families, particularly in child protection, mental health, domestic violence, or substance misuse.
• Knowledge of child development and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong communication skills.
• Resilience and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Clean, valid driving licence and business car insurance.

Salary (Rate): £21.50

City: West Yorkshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other