Family Worker (Family Help)

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading local council as a Family Support Worker, where you'll provide vital support to children and families in the community. Your role will involve direct engagement, collaboration with professionals, and empowering families to achieve positive outcomes. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in dynamic environments, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and/or families.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-to-one, group, and outreach work.
• Deliver direct support to families in homes and community settings.
• Assess parenting skills and enhance caregiving abilities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Motivation

Tools

Case Management Systems

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

In this role, you will be pivotal in providing support to children, young people, and families within local communities, utilising a comprehensive family-focused approach.

As a Grade 8 Family Support Worker, You Will

1. Conduct one-to-one, group, and outreach work.
2. Deliver direct support to children, young people, parents, and families in their homes and community settings.
3. Convene and participate in Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings and reviews.
4. Utilise relevant case management systems, databases, and business intelligence tools as directed by the team manager.
5. Provide information, advice, and guidance to children, young people, and families.
6. Collaborate with other professionals, including social workers, to co-manage cases.
7. Assess parenting skills and enhance physical and emotional caregiving abilities through various practical activities.
8. Offer parenting and behaviour management support to families and children.
9. Stay informed about local service provisions.
10. Coach, mentor, and motivate families to implement and maintain positive changes.
11. Support families during crisis situations.
12. Serve as a link worker between early help services and local schools.

About You

• You have experience working with and supporting children and/or families.
• You are committed to improving outcomes for Dorset's children and young people.
• You are self-motivated, enthusiastic, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You embody and promote values of Respect, Openness, Togetherness, Accountability, and Curiosity.
• You can work effectively as part of a team and independently using your initiative.

If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the qualities we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.