74 Charity / Voluntary jobs in Dewsbury, Kirklees

In certain circumstances, Pensions Regulation may reduce pension payments for those who return to work within local government service. If you're in receipt of a pension before starting your employment with Barnsley Council, this may affect you pension entitlements - please get in touch with the relevant Pensions Authority got advice. For an informal discussion please contact Amy Turner by emailing Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form. Job Profile: Vacancy Exposure Profile: Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. CV's are not accepted for this role. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances" Let's stay connected, follow us on social media

The successful candidate must have relevant experience of working with children and families, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This experience is essential to ensure that the candidate can effectively support and engage with families, providing the necessary interventions and services to meet their individual needs. To help improve the lives and well-being of people with the most multiple needs requiring support at an early help level to engage in services. Working in a multiagency context to help support people who experience complex needs presenting at a time of crisis, enabling access to the right support services, at the right time in the right place to help stepping into support and interventions to promote building their wellbeing, resilience, gain confidence and acquire the personal and social assets they need to meet their aspiration. You will need knowledge of services provided by Family Hubs and other agencies within the scope of early intervention and prevention as well as a good sound understanding of child and family development. The ability to use your initiative, work as part of team and have creativity and passion to work alongside multi agency professionals is essential. What you'll need A Level 4 in a relevant field or equivalent qualification alongside evidence that you have relevant experience of working with children and families. Your communication skills, flexible approach and flair for building relationships will really set you apart. Please make sure you view the job profile for this role, as you'll need to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria in your application form.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be. We're an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills. There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellent Early Help team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We're an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you'll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we'll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We'll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There's so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make
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• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
About the Post: An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Early Start and Families Service to establish an Early Help Navigator to work as part of our Family Hubs within the ASDAT pathway. At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be. We're an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.