Empowering Families First: Community Support Specialist

Connect2Halton; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Halton is seeking compassionate Families First Community Support Workers to join Halton Borough Council. You will act as a key worker for children and families, coordinating care plans and working with professionals to identify needs and support positive outcomes.

Your role includes creating and reviewing individual care plans, providing practical and personal support, and maintaining records. You may work out-of-hours and supervise junior staff where needed to ensure delivery of service.

Qualifications

• Experience in community, family support, social care or children’s services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Flexible to work outside standard hours and hold a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creation, implementation and review of individual care plans for children and families.
• Work directly with children, young people and families to support needs and outcomes.
• Ensure personal care needs of children are met.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues and other relevant professionals.
• Maintain accurate records to support care planning and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Teamwork

Patient-centered approach

Flexibility

Driving licence

Job description

Connect2Halton is seeking compassionate Families First Community Support Workers to join Halton Borough Council. You will act as a key worker for children and families, coordinating care plans and working with professionals to identify needs and support positive outcomes.

Your role includes creating and reviewing individual care plans, providing practical and personal support, and maintaining records. You may work out-of-hours and supervise junior staff where needed to ensure delivery of service.