Edge of Care: Child & Family Worker (0-8)

Coventry City Council; Rishton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking three dedicated Children and Family Workers to join our Edge of Care Service. These roles focus on supporting families at home to prevent children from entering care, working with children aged 0-17 and collaborating with social workers to safeguard and respond flexibly to crises.

The positions are fixed-term until March. You will build positive relationships, carry out direct work with children and their parents, and deliver intensive, targeted interventions to

Qualifications

• Experience working with early years and primary school-age children and their families.
• Right to Work in the UK; DBS check will be completed.
• Flexible to shift patterns including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with families and children; direct work with children and their parents.
• Deliver intensive, targeted interventions to support change and stability at home.
• Work closely with social workers and other professionals; monitor progress and advocate for children's and families' needs.

Job description

Coventry City Council is seeking three dedicated Children and Family Workers to join our Edge of Care Service. These roles focus on supporting families at home to prevent children from entering care, working with children aged 0-17 and collaborating with social workers to safeguard and respond flexibly to crises.

The positions are fixed-term until March. You will build positive relationships, carry out direct work with children and their parents, and deliver intensive, targeted interventions to