Child and Family Worker

4Recruitment Services; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Child and Family Worker to support children and families in Coventry. This role involves managing a caseload, assessing family needs, and delivering targeted interventions. Candidates should be committed to working in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance. The position offers 37.5 hours per week initially for 3 months with the possibility of extension. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children and families.
• Experience in managing caseloads with children with additional needs.
• Ability to assess the needs of families.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families according to relevant legislation and guidance.
• Manage a caseload of children with additional needs effectively.
• Assess and plan interventions collaboratively with families.

Job description

Overview

Child and Family Worker

Are you a passionate Child and Family Worker looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Child and Family Worker to work in Coventry.

Pay Rates: £15.58 - £16.50 Umbrella Rates

Information about the Role: Successful candidates will be offered 37.5 hours per week for 3 months initially with views to be extended.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families in accordance with relevant legislation, local and national guidance, policies and procedures.
• Manage a caseload of children with additional needs by: building a strong relationship of trust with families as a foundation for challenge, support and the ownership of change by families.
• Assessing the needs of families in accordance with Coventry policies and procedures.
• Pull together a clear plan in strong collaboration with children and families and other practitioners / agencies as a basis of change.
• Deliver direct support and interventions to children and families using agreed methodology and toolbox.
• Bringing in additional interventions for families as needed from services and agencies.
• Regularly monitoring and evaluating the progress of the impact from interventions.
• Participating and leading meetings to progress plans as required.
• Deliver a range of group work programmes to children and families.
• Contributing to a range of reports both verbally and in writing as required (e.g. Social Worker...)