Location
London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
Grade H - £43,659 - £45,696 per annum

About the Role
We are recruiting for an Early Identification and Intervention Worker to join the South East Locality on a fixed term contract/secondment basis for up to ten months. If you are passionate about supporting children and families and dedicated to delivering the best possible service with sustainable outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will actively contribute to the delivery of early identification and early help services for children and young people aged 0-19 (up to 25 with SEND) as part of a borough-wide early intervention team. You will provide an enhanced offer for children aged 0-5, working primarily in localities but also offering expertise and delivering services across the borough as required.

You will lead on the planning and delivery of universal and targeted interventions, such as Little Talkers and Invitation to Play, to increase parental awareness and support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing. Ensuring that support and services are accessible and inclusive to children with special educational needs or disabilities is a key part of this role.

At all times, you will promote and safeguard the welfare of children who live in or access services in Tower Hamlets Council and act in accordance with the Council’s and Service’s policies and procedures.

About Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets is a unique borough at the heart of London, blending history and innovation. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, it is one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. As one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs, it offers unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our award-winning Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for staff, located opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is a hub for collaboration, innovation, and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, and Respect – fostering a positive and inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you will find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you want to see the impact of your work every day, Tower Hamlets is the place for you.

Experience
Experience of working with families with complex needs who typically find it difficult to engage with services. Knowledge and understanding of assessment, planning, implementation of service provision, and review for vulnerable families with complex needs. Ability to produce evidence-based quality assessments leading to targeted intervention plans.

About you
Passionate about supporting children and families and dedicated to delivering sustainable outcomes. Ability to work effectively within a borough-wide early intervention team and deliver inclusive services for children with special educational needs or disabilities.

Qualifications
Level 3 qualification in education, social care, childcare, or health services. Sound working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Guidance.