Salary: £25,119 - £26,873 per annum

Grade: F
Vacancy Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed term 
Fixed Term Contract End Date: 31/03/2026
Weekend Working: Yes 
Venue for Interview: Thirsk Children and Family Hub; Hambleton Place; Thirsk; YO7 1DS

We would like to meet applicants based in Scarborough or those who would be happy to work mainly in this area. 

Ability to travel around the county is essential.  

The Minority Inclusion Support Team is a part of Early Help, which is placed within North Yorkshire County Council’s Children & Families Service.

The number of international new arrivals in North Yorkshire has increased significantly over recent years with the arrival of children and families through UK Resettlement Schemes, the Afghan relocation programme, and the Homes for Ukraine scheme, along with growing numbers of children and families seeking asylum in the UK.

The specific focus of the Minority Inclusion Support Team is to offer support and guidance to international new arrivals, including refugee and asylum-seeking families and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in the supported accommodations and those from other vulnerable groups, along with the schools and agencies who support them.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, supportive and highly motivated individuals who are passionate and experienced in working with vulnerable children, young people & families.

We would be especially keen to receive applications from those with recent experience of working with international new arrivals/ children in residential care, and a good knowledge and understanding of the challenges being faced by these children and families. 

This exciting post will give you opportunities to:

• Work directly with children, young people, and their families, to ensure they have the right support at the right time.
•  Work directly with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in the supported accommodations
• Work with key professionals to co-ordinate an effective network of support to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
• Work in a rewarding role where every day can be different.
• Be part of an experienced and supportive team, working with like-minded people.
•  Access outstanding training and career progression opportunities across Children and Families Service.
• We offer regular 1-1 and group based supervisions and take a collaborative team approach in delivering best practice across the service. 
• Regular evening and weekend working will be a part of this role.
• You will receive an excellent rewards package including agile working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. 

We are especially keen to hear from candidates who are fluent in English and can speak either Dari, Pashto, Kurdish Sorani and Arabic. Although this is desirable it is not essential.

For further information on the role please contact Rania Elkady rania.elkady@northyorks.gov.uk or Sue Wadsworth: Sue.Wadsworth@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 29^th October 2024

Interview Date: 8^th November 2024

Key Documents:

Job Description

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/children-families-service-career-opportunities   

Total Rewards Brochure

 Postholders are subject to employment clearances to meet Baseline Personnel Security Standards (link) which includes identity, employment history, right to work, time spent abroad and unspent criminal record (basic DBS) vetting.

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Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. 


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