Edge of Care: Children & Family Worker - Flexible Hours

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is recruiting three dedicated Children and Family Workers to join the Edge of Care Service. The role focuses on supporting families in their homes to prevent children from entering care, and expands to work with children aged 0-17.

You will cooperate with social workers, deliver targeted interventions, and respond flexibly in crisis situations, including evenings and weekends. Right to Work in the UK is required and DBS checks are part of the appointment process.

Qualifications

• Experience with early years and primary school-age children and their families.
• Ability to work in families' homes and in crisis situations.
• Right to Work in the UK; DBS check required.
• Willing to work shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children and families; direct work and targeted intervention.
• Coordinate with social workers and other professionals; monitor progress.
• Provide crisis-responsive support to families experiencing difficulties.

Job description

Coventry City Council is recruiting three dedicated Children and Family Workers to join the Edge of Care Service. The role focuses on supporting families in their homes to prevent children from entering care, and expands to work with children aged 0-17.

You will cooperate with social workers, deliver targeted interventions, and respond flexibly in crisis situations, including evenings and weekends. Right to Work in the UK is required and DBS checks are part of the appointment process.