Intervention Worker
Tameside Council
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade F SCP 17 £15,511 SCP 22 £18,849
Hours: 18 hours
Base Location: T1 / Jubilee Gardens, Gardenfold Way, Droylsden, M43 7XU
Interview Date: To be arranged
The Role
- To carry out assessments for children with additional needs at early intervention.
- To co-ordinate service provision to meet the needs of those children.
- To carry out reviews and visits in accordance with service procedures.
- To carry out direct work with children with additional needs using a variety of communication methods including work with their families in order to meet their assessed need.
- To respect and promote the needs of children arising from their disability, racial, cultural, religious and linguistic background.
- To engage parents, carers and children in meaningful and open working relationships, to encourage their full participation in meeting the needs of the children.
- To support the development of parents and carers as required in order to achieve best outcomes for disabled children.
- To undertake such work jointly within a multi-disciplinary team and from other agencies.
- To observe all statutory regulations.
- To prepare and present information (both written and oral) to panels, and other agencies.
- To maintain up-to-date records on all work carried out and to ensure good and effective communication with other professionals involved. To participate in all training as required.
- To observe all Council policies and procedures in respect of administration and professional practice.
- To contribute to policy making within the service and to the evaluation and review of services.
- To undertake such duties commensurate with the level of responsibility for this post.
About You
To be educated to GCSE level or equivalent with 4 GCSE Grade A C 4/9 including Maths and English, have good communication skills, numeracy and literacy, be competent in the use of a wide range of technology including Microsoft packages.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and produce quality reports. Be able to present information to professionals, families and community groups. Be able to communicate open and honestly with children, parents carers.
Must be able to work independently with good organisational skills as well as working with other agencies and partners to achieve multi-agency outcomes for families. Be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. In return you will be part of a large supportive team.
About Us
Hear from Jill Colbert OBE, Director of Children’s Services
“When I first joined the council at the beginning of 2025 I was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of my colleagues.
“The reason why I came to Tameside was because I knew we could do fantastic things for our families here.
“Whilst we’re currently a children’s service on a significant improvement journey, I’m proud of the progress we’ve made together, and this is already making a difference for our children.
“I know from the feedback from our Commissioner, Ofsted and our Strategic Improvement Partner, that families are seeing and feeling the impact of the thoughtful and compassionate support delivered by our workforce.
“We know that if we keep children at the centre of our thinking and our actions, we will create meaningful change for them that lasts.
“We are also growing and investing in our future. We have a range of specialist services for children, giving social workers quick access to expert help that makes complex decisions easier and supports better outcomes. Our Social Work Academy is led by people who bring passion to learning. We are strengthening our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have invested in innovation and improvement so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.
“Together, we are creating a proud, inclusive, and safe environment where great practice can truly flourish. And I feel incredibly privileged to lead this journey alongside such dedicated colleagues.
“Be a part of something great, be a part of our improvement journey and join us at Team Tameside.”
Our Heart of Support Practice Approach
At Tameside, we believe in:
- Compassion understanding the lived experiences of children and families.
- Curiosity asking questions that lead to deeper insight and better outcomes for children.
- Collaboration working together across services to deliver joined-up support.
- Conversation listening and engaging meaningfully with children, families and professionals.
- Courage leading with courage, making bold and compassionate decisions that put children first.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Lynne Barnett on 0161 342 5599 or lynne.barnett@tameside.gov.uk