Job summary

Package Description: As an Early Intervention Service (EIS) Practitioner, youll be part of our valued team based at Harlow Family Hub.You will feel valued as a member of Affinity Team within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:A salary of £31,710 with access to our group pensionFree tea, coffee and milk at your base locationMembership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to youAccess to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest ratesOnline and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counsellingAccess to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning EnterpriseAn open, just culture where youre encouraged

Main duties of the job

As an Early Intervention Service (EIS) Practitioner, you'll be part of our team based at the Harlow Family Hub. Your primary role will include delivering formulation-led, trauma-informed early intervention to help children and young people. You will use the Framework for Integrated Care to assist in building resilience and strengthening support networks around them. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, building relationships with children, schools and communities, and delivering targeted support. In addition, you will work flexibly across different environments to meet the needs of those you serve. This is a fixed-term position for two years.

About us

HCRG Care Group was established in 2006 and is among the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. They work closely with health and care commissioners to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. They deliver community health services, primary care services such as urgent care and sexual health, and adult social care and wellbeing services. Committed to equal opportunities, HCRG Care Group values diversity and inclusivity in their team members. They emphasize safeguarding, ensuring that all new team members undergo a safer recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1568191567

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Harlow

CM18 7NG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

As an Early Intervention Service (EIS) Practitioner, youll be part of our valued team based at Harlow Family Hub.

You will feel valued as a member of Affinity Team within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• A salary of £31,710 with access to our group pension
• Free tea, coffeeand milk at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year

Are you passionate about helping children and young people feel connected, supported and understood?

We are looking for an EIS Practitioner to join our Affinity Team, providing formulation-led, trauma-informed early intervention that prevents escalation by strengthening the relationships, networks and environments around children and young people.

In this role you will use the Framework for Integrated Care and Rule of 167 to help children, families, schools and communities understand what supports wellbeing, belonging and participation, while delivering targeted emotional wellbeing and emotional regulation support where it is needed. You will help children and young people build resilience, increase connectedness and strengthen the natural support networks around them, reducing reliance on specialist services.

You will work alongside families, schools and the wider professional network to develop a shared understanding of need and support coordinated plans that improve outcomes and prevent unnecessary escalation.

This is a fixed term position for 2 years based at our Harlow Family Hub, with delivery across education, community and family settings and through digital approaches where appropriate. Your work will be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.

Main Responsibilities

• Hold and manage an allocated caseload of children, young people and families requiring targeted early intervention support.
• Use the Framework for Integrated Care and Rule of 167 to identify, understand and strengthen the relationships that matter most in a child or young person's life, increasing their sense of belonging, connectedness and inclusion.
• Build trusting, purposeful relationships with children, young people and families, and work creatively to engage those who may find it difficult to access traditional support services.
• Deliver direct, targeted and time-limited work in line with the agreed formulation, goals and intervention plan.
• Contribute to formulation and multi-agency discussions with education, CAMHS and Mental Health Support Teams, social care, early help, youth justice and voluntary and community sector partners.
• Work with schools, parents/carers and trusted adults to develop practical strategies that can be used consistently in the child or young person's everyday environment.
• Provide consultation, coaching and practical support to schools, families and partners, and contribute to group work, workshops or training where agreed.
• Strengthen natural support networks and promote participation in community, educational, recreational and social opportunities.
• Recognise changes in need, risk or complexity and discuss these promptly with the EIS Senior Practitioner.
• Maintain accurate, timely records and capture feedback from children, young people, families and partners to inform service improvement.

For a full list of job responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Ideal Candidate

• A relevant qualification in social work, youth development, public health, therapy, education or a related field.
• A genuine passion for creating positive social change and improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Strong empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by children and young peoplein today's society.
• Adaptability to respond to evolving programme needs and changing circumstances.
• Personal resilience and the ability to build resilience in the young people you support.
• Proven experience working with young people, including leading youth-led initiatives and campaigns.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with young people, colleagues and partners.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills to empower young people and build their resilience.
• A strong team player, able to collaborate effectively with colleagues, partners and volunteers.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, trauma-informed practice (desirable).
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel to schools and partner organisations.

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:As an Early Intervention Service (EIS) Practitioner, youll be part of our valued team based at Harlow Family Hub.You will feel valued as a member of Affinity Team within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: A salary of £31,710 with access to our group pension Free tea, coffeeand milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each yearAre you passionate about helping children and young people feel connected, supported and understood?We are looking for an EIS Practitioner to join our Affinity Team, providing formulation-led, trauma-informed early intervention that prevents escalation by strengthening the relationships, networks and environments around children and young people.In this role you will use the Framework for Integrated Care and Rule of 167 to help children, families, schools and communities understand what supports wellbeing, belonging and participation, while delivering targeted emotional wellbeing and emotional regulation support where it is needed. You will help children and young people build resilience, increase connectedness and strengthen the natural support networks around them, reducing reliance on specialist services.You will work alongside families, schools and the wider professional network to develop a shared understanding of need and support coordinated plans that improve outcomes and prevent unnecessary escalation.This is a fixed term position for 2 years based at our Harlow Family Hub, with delivery across education, community and family settings and through digital approaches where appropriate. Your work will be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.Main Responsibilities Hold and manage an allocated caseload of children, young people and families requiring targeted early intervention support. Use the Framework for Integrated Care and Rule of 167 to identify, understand and strengthen the relationships that matter most in a child or young person's life, increasing their sense of belonging, connectedness and inclusion. Build trusting, purposeful relationships with children, young people and families, and work creatively to engage those who may find it difficult to access traditional support services. Deliver direct, targeted and time-limited work in line with the agreed formulation, goals and intervention plan. Contribute to formulation and multi-agency discussions with education, CAMHS and Mental Health Support Teams, social care, early help, youth justice and voluntary and community sector partners. Work with schools, parents/carers and trusted adults to develop practical strategies that can be used consistently in the child or young person's everyday environment. Provide consultation, coaching and practical support to schools, families and partners, and contribute to group work, workshops or training where agreed. Strengthen natural support networks and promote participation in community, educational, recreational and social opportunities. Recognise changes in need, risk or complexity and discuss these promptly with the EIS Senior Practitioner. Maintain accurate, timely records and capture feedback from children, young people, families and partners to inform service improvement.For a full list of job responsibilities please see the attached job description.Ideal Candidate A relevant qualification in social work, youth development, public health, therapy, education or a related field. A genuine passion for creating positive social change and improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Strong empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by children and young peoplein today's society. Adaptability to respond to evolving programme needs and changing circumstances. Personal resilience and the ability to build resilience in the young people you support. Proven experience working with young people, including leading youth-led initiatives and campaigns. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with young people, colleagues and partners. Strong mentoring and coaching skills to empower young people and build their resilience. A strong team player, able to collaborate effectively with colleagues, partners and volunteers. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required. Understanding of, and commitment to, trauma-informed practice (desirable). A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel to schools and partner organisations.About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant qualification in social work, youth development, public health, therapy, education or a related field is required. Additionally, candidates should possess strong empathy, excellent communication skills, and prior experience working with young people. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for travel to schools and other partner organizations.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A relevant qualification in social work, youth development, public health, therapy, education or a related field is required. Additionally, candidates should possess strong empathy, excellent communication skills, and prior experience working with young people. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for travel to schools and other partner organizations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Harlow

CM18 7NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Harlow

CM18 7NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)