Adolescence Family Help Worker

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in Nottingham as Adolescence Family Help Workers. This role involves providing essential support and interventions for adolescents and their families, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring developmental needs are met. With a focus on early intervention, you will play a crucial part in preventing escalation into care or criminal justice issues. The organization promotes a flexible and inclusive work environment, offering competitive pay and excellent benefits. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in assessments and producing high-quality reports.
• Strong skills in building relationships and overcoming barriers.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for adolescents and their families.
• Prevent escalation into care or criminal justice issues.

Skills

Assessment and analysis

Preventative and early intervention theories

Relationship-building skills

Solution-focused approach

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Job description

Adolescence Family Help Worker, Nottingham

Client: Leicestershire County Council

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

Contract Type: Permanent (multiple posts available)

Working Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, with evenings, weekends, and public holidays on a rota basis, including on-call duties for a flexible, responsive service.

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Starting at £31,586 (Level One), increasing to £32,115 (Level Two) after one year, subject to probation, pro-rata for part-time.

Location: Citywide, Nottingham

Join Nottingham City Council and enjoy competitive pay, excellent leave entitlements, and a generous pension scheme. We foster an inclusive, innovative, and progressive work environment where everyone can thrive.

We seek passionate, innovative, and committed individuals eager to make a positive impact in Nottingham. If you are dedicated to improving lives, we want to hear from you.

Note: More about our employee benefits can be found on the Nottingham City Council website. Early applications are encouraged as we may close this advert early if filled.

About Nottingham Children’s Services

We are undergoing a transformative period, focusing on delivering early help and embedding continuous improvement to support every child and young person in Nottingham to achieve, learn, and stay safe.

About the Role

You will provide targeted support and interventions for adolescents and their families, addressing developmental needs, fostering positive relationships, and preventing escalation into care or criminal justice issues.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to conduct assessments, analyze findings, and produce high-quality reports, including work within the Criminal Justice System.
• Experience in using preventative and early intervention theories and models with children, young people, and families, including Youth Justice.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to overcome engagement barriers.
• A solution-focused approach that builds confidence among children, young people, and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, legislation, policies, and procedures relevant to youth and family work.

A DBS enhanced check is required, and participation in an on-call rota is necessary.

Additional Information

You can find the detailed job description on our website. We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. For informal enquiries, contact James Roberts, Adolescence Team Manager, at 07939986740 or via email.