Family Support Worker

As a Support Worker, the work centres on we are working with all Teams across Children’s Care and Support to improve the outcomes for children and young people on the edge of care. It would suit someone who can bring supporting young people or families through calm, crisis-response work in the community to the role.

Where the work sits

In return we offer a competitive pay package, generous pension, annual leave up to 30 days, investment in your learning and development as well as a commitment to your wellbeing. We are putting the heart back into social work, supported by our relational practice model, we ensure the child’s lived experience takes centre stage.

How the role works day to day

We are working with all Teams across Children’s Care and Support to improve the outcomes for children and young people on the edge of care. We are looking to appoint a creative and innovative Family Support Worker, into our Specialist Family Support & Volunteer Team. Be experienced in providing high challenge and high support, at times when children and families need our support the most.

What helps in this setting

Supporting young people or families through calm, crisis-response work in the community. Calm, dependable, and steady under pressure.

Practical details

• The children and families you support will experience from you well thought out direct work, planned and targeted parenting support, and will benefit from your partnership working.
• Shift pattern: Weekends.
• Additional detail: Flexible working options may be available.

What needs to be in place

• This is a fixed term post for 12 months (or 12-month secondment for internal only).
• Knowledge and understanding of young people and their families and the challenges they can face, and experience of safeguarding in a statutory setting is essential.
• Have an understanding and experience of contextual safeguarding and will keep the child at the centre of your practise.

Job details

• Pay: £40,182