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Intensive Family Help Practitioner (Edge of Care)
As an Intensive Family Help Practitioner you will provide a range of interventions to children and families and undertake planned and emergency intensive support with families to try to reduce family crisis, improve family functioning and prevent children entering care using a range of intervention methods and skills.
You will work on a rota basis covering evenings and weekends routinely to provide support for families in crisis, prevent breakdown, meet need at lowest level and prevent escalation to statutory services.
You will deliver specific evidence-based programmes to individuals and groups of children, young people or families to improve outcomes, raise aspiration, introduce positive activities and safely keep families together.
What we're looking for
We’re seeking passionate, resilient, and skilled practitioner who is committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families. You’ll thrive in fast-paced, emotionally complex situations and bring a calm, solution-focused approach to every challenge.
For more information, please refer to the role profile or email: Kal Alcock-Murtagh - Service Lead – kal.alcockmurtagh@nelincs.gov.uk
We aim to interview candidates w/c 01 September 2025
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.
As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.
You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.
This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.
NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.
In order to fully comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, if you are successful with your application, you must meet the below criteria and be able to provide:
Do you need support?
If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.
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Get to know us better
Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline.
We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
Could you be the person who leads the transformation of the Alternative Education Provision across North East Lincolnshire?
If you’re someone who has experience of implementing projects in the education sector, and how multi-disciplinary teams can improve outcomes for children and young people, then this could be the role for you.
We’re looking for a Service Project Lead to support the next phase of our exciting project to transform Alternative Education Provision across North East Lincolnshire which will ensure children and young people are able to access suitable education provision that meets their needs and supports their best possible outcomes.
What’s the role all about?
As a Service Project Lead you will work alongside a Delivery Manager, an Organisation and Service Designer, and colleagues from across the Local Authority’s Education, Inclusion & Integration Service and the wider partnership including key stakeholders to transform Alternative Education Provision across North East Lincolnshire.
You'll provide key education expertise and insight into the Education Sector and act as a key decision-maker to enable this multi-disciplinary team to succeed, contributing to create a culture of learning and transparency. Your understanding of the Education landscape and ability to engage directly with School Leaders, professionals, parents, carers, children and young people is essential in being able to move the project at pace, and secure the right provision model for our children and young people to reach their potential.
What will your day look like?
Your day will involve you working with a multi-disciplinary team, colleagues within Education, Inclusion & Integration Services and other key stakeholders to balance viewpoints, understand experiences, and work collaboratively to establish a new Borough-wide model for Alternative Education Provision.
You will be working closely with the Project Sponsor, Delivery Manager and Service & Organisation Designer to lead and deliver a successful project, evaluating complex information from a variety of perspectives, and making key decisions around the education provision for our children and young people, keeping their best interests at the forefront of all decision-making.
Responsible to the Deputy Service Director – Inclusion, you will ensure Senior Education Leaders are well-versed in project developments and that, at all stages, commissioning of provision is compliant with expectations in legislation and Department for Education policy.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who has a deep understanding of the Education landscape, particularly alternative provision and exclusions, with first-hand experience of school leadership. You will be passionate about working with a wide array of stakeholders to facilitate systemic changes aimed at improving outcomes for our children and young people.
You will have excellent communication skills that enable you to quickly build relationships and trust with stakeholders and an ability to help individuals, teams and services to contribute effectively to the development of a new model of Alternative Education Provision.
You will be a persuasive and engaging communicator to help contribute to making sense of and finding solutions in the context of a complex operating environment.
Please read the Role Brief attached for more specifics around the responsibilities of this role.
Why join us?
Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to deliver a project that will make a difference for children and young people across the borough. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values your ideas and your energy.
For more information please contact:
Joe White – Deputy Service Direction – Inclusion: joseph.white@nelincs.gov.uk
Key Dates
We want you to have the best interview experience with us, so will provide candidates selected for interview their questions 24 hours in advance of meeting us.
We love AI and think it plays a great role in the world of work. However, for your application, we want to hear from YOU! As such, we will be testing applications to determine the use of AI, and applications that have heavily utilised the function will be scrutinised for suitability.
Can you be the first point of contact for those in need?
Are you a team player who can put children's welfare at the very heart of everything you do?
Are you passionate about delivery the best outcomes for our children, families and communities?
Our Purpose
Contribute to the realisation of the outcomes for North East Lincolnshire, in particular to enable all people in NEL to feel safe and be safe, to have good health and wellbeing and to realise their potential through skills and learning.
To be part of a team who are providing strong and decisive leadership and be responsible for the quality and impact of decisions, practice, performance and outcomes in relation to the functions for which the post holder has accountability. This will involve working autonomously in line with delegated responsibilities.
To work with partners in a relational way involving professional challenge where appropriate, to ensure timely and effective information sharing and holistic decision making for children and young people to inform best outcomes.
To provide professional expertise and practice wisdom to the team and external partners, including being able to share updates on themes, patterns and trends of work.
The Role
This role is within our Initial Contact Point, which sits within our Integrated Front Door (IFD).
The ICP Worker role is a pivotal role at the start of a child’s journey with social care. The ICP Worker will be responsible for taking all calls which relate to children who are not open to Children’s Social Care, or Family Help, but who members of the public, or professionals may have worries about.
The ICP Worker role would be to answer calls, using a strength based approach, asking the appropriate questions, and ensuring we gather the very best quality, clear and concise information about children from the very start.
During the call you will be responsible for inputting this straight into Liquidlogic, determine if this is a request for Family Help, or if there are presenting safeguarding concerns.
Once a contact has been recorded, the ICP Worker will carried out further exploration, making multiagency checks, which will then lead to an analysis of what this means for the child and a plan of support created. Where safeguarding concerns are evident, the ICP Worker will be responsible for raising this appropriately with a Social Worker and Practice Supervisor, to ensure comprehensive review by a Social Worker.
About You
You will be joining a passionate team that places children at the heart of the decisions they make and champions supporting each other every single day.
Your application:
All applicants are advised to carefully read the information provided in the Role Profile and Person Specification. If you require an informal discussion about the role, please contact laura.snell@nelincs.gov.uk
Key Dates:
Interview date: W/C 25 August 2025
Passionate about your practice? Be at the heart of our transformation journey.
As part of our team, not only can you expect real progression opportunities for your career, you will be supported with compassionate, relational leadership to help you thrive and feel safe in your practice.
As a Social Worker in North East Lincolnshire Council’s Children’s Services, you will work as part of a team to provide high quality Social Work practice to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.
Social Work practice is highly valued and supported by skilled, knowledgeable and caring leaders and managers.
You will be joining a service that is built on pride and passion, who have high aspirations for children and families and who are committed to empowering them to thrive and be the best they can be.
If you are an enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate Social Worker who wants to make a lifelong difference to children’s lives and improve their outcomes, we want to hear from you.
We have vacancies in the following areas for qualified Social Workers as well as those looking to undertake their ASYE year:
About Our Team
Children’s Assessment Safeguarding Service
As a social worker within the Children’s Assessment Safeguarding Service, you will collaborate with partners to provide targeted support and interventions for children and families.
Your role will be vital in ensuring that young people receive the guidance and support they need. By identifying emerging needs and reducing risks, you will help create a safer and more supportive environment for children and adolescents.
For more information, please refer to the role profile or email:
Emily Scott - Service Lead - emily.scott@nelincs.gov.uk or find out more about us here!
Our Offer
Salary from ASYE level £35,235 up to £47,754 (depending on experience) PLUS Essential Car User Allowance.
Social Workers from out of the area will also have access to a relocation and travel from home scheme worth up to £8,000.
Please note: at this time, we are only accepting applications for qualified Social Workers as well as those looking to undertake their ASYE year.
If you are interested in learning about pathways in to Social Care check out Social worker | Explore careers | National Careers Service for more information.
What else can you expect?
Your Benefits
As part of your RewardNEL package, not only will you enjoy a competitive salary, up to 40 days leave entitlement* (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension, you will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.
This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, discounted car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.
*Leave subject to length of service
About North East Lincolnshire Council
Get to know us better Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline.
North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, where equality and diversity is recognised, celebrated, and embodied throughout the organisation, becoming a workforce that represents all.
North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. For any posts that will involve access to children, young people and adults at risk, the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check where appropriate.
At North East Lincolnshire Council,
we know that together, we can be stronger.
Are you an experienced Chartered Surveyor and Registered Valuer?
Are you looking to join a team truly committed to place and community?
If you have the experience and passion for embracing new ways of working and improving client experience, and want to join a well performing, forward thinking organisation – then read on...
About Us
It is an exciting time to be joining our Estates team following the recent approval of a new Strategic Asset Management Plan and embarking on a strategic review of the Council’s operational and non-operational portfolio’s.
As part of this there will be a focus on the Investment portfolio. This is a key part of our estate that provides a wide range of economic benefits within North East Lincolnshire, providing space for new and growing business alike.
This also represents an important income stream for the Council which can be further enhanced through targeted investment to reduce voids and rent reductions.
This provides the postholder with the opportunity to make a real difference and effective contribution towards achieving the Council’s priorities.
We are looking for someone who will support the Head of Estates & Asset Strategy and lead a small team of surveyors along with providing professional guidance across all Estates and Valuation functions including a high-profile programme of disposals, acquisitions, valuations and commercial estate management.
You will ideally have line management experience within an Estates team, have excellent leadership skills, and be able to evidence your track record in the management of a diverse commercial property portfolio.
You are an experienced Chartered Surveyor – MRICS of FRICS - and you are registered under the RICS VRS Scheme – Registered Valuer. You can demonstrate that you have an extensive working knowledge around valuation, disposals and acquisitions, landlord and tenant matter and estate management.
You are customer and community focussed, with excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills. Ideally, you will have experience of working within a political environment, although this is not essential.
Just as importantly, you will be committed to working with others and developing your team in a positive working environment to deliver outcomes that support our ambition to make North East Lincolnshire a great place to live, work and visit.
This post plays a key role in supporting the on-going financial sustainability of the Council by maximising our commercial property estate.
In this role you will lead and provide professional guidance to a busy team undertaking a wide range of Estates and Valuation functions across an extensive and diverse property portfolio. You will oversee and support the valuation of all types of Council owned assets including the annual asset valuations in accordance with prevailing CIPFA & RICS practice standards and general valuation advice for all purposes.
You will lead on all matters pertaining to the non-operational estate, providing both operational and strategic advice, reports, and briefings and answering any complaints that might arise. This will also include line management of staff handling marketing/new lettings, assignments, sub-lettings, lease renewals, rent reviews, dilapidation claims, re-gearing of leases, responding to repairs/maintenance issues and other Landlord and Tenant matters
If you are a dynamic relationship manager with excellent leadership skills, who thrives in a supportive culture that embraces and encourages the development of staff at all levels, we want to hear from you!
Your Application
All applicants are advised to carefully read the information provided in the Role Profile and Person Specification.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chris Fairbrother, Head of Estates (Chris.Fairbrother@nelincs.gov.uk)
We aim to interview w/c 01 September 2025
Could you be the leader who shapes the future of housing and communities in North East Lincolnshire?
If you’re someone who thrives on strategic leadership, collaborative partnerships, and delivering real impact for people and places, this could be the role for you.
North East Lincolnshire Council is reimagining how we support our communities—placing people, place, and purpose at the heart of everything we do. As part of this bold transformation, we’re looking for an exceptional leader to join us as Assistant Director for Housing and Communities.
This is more than just housing—it’s about creating the conditions for thriving, inclusive communities. You’ll lead the council’s strategic housing functions, from homelessness and housing advice to private sector renewal and social housing partnerships. You’ll also champion our relationship with the voluntary and community sector, ensuring that support reaches those who need it most.
You’ll be at the forefront of delivering our housing strategy, shaping policy, securing investment, and driving innovation. Whether it’s overseeing the delivery of the Household Support Fund, coordinating housing-related support, or leading on the interface with Disabled Facilities Grants, you’ll be making a tangible difference every day.
You’re a strategic thinker with deep experience in housing and community services. You’ve led complex programmes, delivered results in a local authority or similar setting, and know how to navigate political, financial, and operational challenges.
You’re collaborative, confident, and committed to continuous improvement. And above all, you care about creating safe, inclusive, and future-ready communities.
For more information please review the role profile attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Katie Brown - Director of Adult Social Care katie.brown76@nhs.net
Could you be the person who brings compassion, clarity, and coordination to the heart of our EHCP process?
If you're someone with experience in family help or social work, who understands EHCP legislation, communicates clearly, and stays organised and self-motivated…then this could be the perfect role for you.
As a Social Care Coordinator for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), you’ll be responsible for ensuring the social care elements of EHCPs are robust, timely, and aligned with national standards. You’ll work on behalf of children and young people aged 0–25, whether they are open to social work services and ensure that their care needs are accurately reflected in their plans. Your work will help the local authority meet its statutory responsibilities under the SEND Code of Practice.
This role is all about bringing people together and making a real difference. You’ll be at the heart of coordinating and completing the social care elements of EHCPs, working closely with families, social workers, and a range of professionals to ensure everything runs smoothly. From attending reviews and multi-agency meetings to making sure the child’s voice and family needs are front and centre, your input will be vital. You’ll keep records sharp and up to date, stay on top of the latest legislation, and be a go-to source of support and guidance for colleagues navigating the EHCP process.
We’re after someone who brings a brilliant mix of experience, passion, and professionalism to the role. With a solid background in social care or family support, you’ll have a strong understanding of SEND legislation and safeguarding. You’re a natural communicator, effortlessly organised, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Your flexible, team-first attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality support make you the kind of person everyone wants on their side.
You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that prioritises Valuing People, Honesty, Integrity, Openness, Commitment, and Continuous Improvement. You’ll work in a supportive, multi-agency environment where your expertise is valued, and your development is encouraged. This is a chance to make a real impact on the lives of children and families in your community.
Harriet Malkin via Harriet.Malkin@nelincs.gov.uk
Or
We aim to interview candidates w/c 25/08/2025
Passionate about working with children and families?
Be at the heart of our transformation journey and enable earlier intervention and better outcomes for families in North East Lincolnshire.
We are seeking a full time (37 hours per week), colleague to join us on a permanent basis.
We are also recruiting for three colleagues to join us on fixed term 12 month opportunity across our Family Help Practitioner Teams:
2x Full Time 37 hours per week
1x Part Time 22 Hours per week
As a Family Help Practitioner in North East Lincolnshire Council’s Children’s Services, you will work as part of a team to provide high quality family help practice to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.
Family help is highly valued and supported by skilled, knowledgeable and caring leaders and managers.
If you are an enthusiastic and passionate and want to provide earlier support to address the needs of children within their family networks want to hear from you.
We have vacancies in the following areas for Family Help Practitioner:
*please specify on your supporting statement which role you would like to be considered for.
Family Help and Intervention
As a Family Help Practitioner you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of the Early Intervention and Prevention offer for families, adopting a whole family, strengths-based approach to reduce risk, increase resilience and improve outcomes for children.
You will deliver and lead core functions of the North East Lincolnshire Family Hub delivery model, working with partner agencies to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.
You will act as Lead Professional for families, undertaking the Early Help Assessment and coordinating and delivering support and interventions for families.
For more information, please refer to the role profile or email: Natasha Atkinson - Service Lead – natasha.atkinson@nelincs.gov.uk
We aim to interview w/c 8th September 2025
Could you be the person who brings a user-centred approach to the design and transformation of the Alternative Education provision across North East Lincolnshire?
If you’re someone who can blend creative storytelling to inspire customers, staff and leaders with the analysis and structure needed to help us create practical and tangible designs which deliver improved outcomes then this could be the role for you.
We’re looking for an Organisation and Service Designer to support our exciting new project to transform Alternative Education Provision across North East Lincolnshire which will ensure children and young people are able to access suitable education provision that meets their needs and supports them to reach their potential.
As an Organisation and Service Designer you will specialise in user-centred design working closely with Children’s Services Education, Inclusion and Integration colleagues, front-line services, other Transformation Team colleagues and the Insights Team in a multi-disciplinary project team. You will play a crucial role in helping to implement new ideas and identify opportunities to enhance public services for children, young people and families as part of the Council’s vision.
You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team which includes a delivery manager, data analyst and researcher focused on improving the end-to-end journey at scale, championing user-centred design whilst considering the Council’s objectives.
You will help us to understand the overall service including the user journey, systems, teams and processes involved. Working with a broad range of colleagues, partners and stakeholders you will look at the wider picture, thinking about how to connect the dots (products, people, technology and processes) to inform our design decisions and opportunities, support policy development and system change and the evaluation of our impact.
Your day will involve you guiding the multi-disciplinary team to see and think about the service or any technical solutions as part of a bigger, person-centred picture.
You will also be working to design the future service model including prototyping and testing the end-to-end service and individual service components.
You will spend time listening and facilitating conversations with service users and different stakeholders from within the organisation, or across the local partnerships, to build understanding of alignment around shared outcomes and uncovering user experiences and insights through a range of design research methods that will help build new ideas for service delivery.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working collaboratively to make a difference and improve outcomes for children, young people, families and communities across North East Lincolnshire.
You will have demonstrable experience of designing services and working to agile principles and ideally confident using co-design approaches to bring different people together including service users and stakeholders.
You will have the ability to suggest solutions to help solve a problem, and have a passion for user-centred design, with excellent communication skills that enable you to quickly build relationships and trust with service users and those who provide those services.
You must be naturally curious, always looking to get to the root causes of problems, offer innovative responses and be willing to challenge the status quo. You will support us to communicate the story of our work and how we make decisions using design led, agile methodologies.
Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to deliver a project that will make a difference for children and young people and to be part of our high performing and ambitious Transformation Team. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values your ideas and your energy.
Sara Hemming – sara.hemming@nelincs.gov.uk
Could you be the person who delivers the transformation of the Alternative Education provision across North East Lincolnshire?
If you’re someone who has experience of delivering projects using an agile approach with an understanding of user centred design and how it applies to the delivery of public services, then this could be the role for you.
We’re looking for a Delivery Manager to work with us on our exciting new project to transform Alternative Education Provision across North East Lincolnshire which will ensure children and young people are able to access suitable education provision that meets their needs and supports them to reach their potential.
As a Delivery Manager you will work alongside Children’s Services Education, Inclusion and Integration colleagues to transform Alternative Education Provision across North East Lincolnshire.
You'll remove blockers and create the right environment for the multi-disciplinary team to succeed, helping to create a culture of learning and transparency. In the context of listening, learning, reviewing and adapting, the role will take an agile approach to building a culture of continuous improvement.
Your day will involve you working with a multi-disciplinary team, staff across the workforce and other key stakeholders ensuring they are clear on their roles and responsibilities and are empowered to meet their objectives. You will also be helping them prioritise the right work at the right time, working to ensure they are all involved and enthusiastic about the work, facilitating reviews to ensure continuous learning throughout the project, identifying risks and opportunities and delivering the project to the quality required, on time and on budget.
You will also be ensuring, robust project governance and effective and timely communication about the project and providing regular updates to senior managers and project sponsors.
You will have the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines concurrently with a range of experience in designing and delivering transformation within large and complex environments using agile methodologies.
You will have excellent communication skills that enable you to quickly build relationships and trust with all stakeholders and an ability to help individuals, teams and services plan and prioritise their work, helping them understand what trade-offs must be made to deliver a project effectively.
You must be naturally curious, always looking to get to the root causes of problems, offer innovative responses and be willing to challenge the status quo.