Family First Case Manager

Knowsley Borough Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local council in England seeks a Family First Case Manager to deliver interventions for families with children aged 0-18. This role includes conducting assessments, developing family support plans, and coordinating services to enhance family outcomes. Ideal candidates have social care qualifications and experience in family engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with families or children.
• Ability to conduct holistic assessments.
• Knowledge of parenting support programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions to families with complex needs.
• Conduct holistic assessments and develop family-focused plans.
• Coordinate multi-agency support and provide parenting support.

Skills

Assessment skills

Family intervention

Engagement techniques

Record-keeping

Education

Qualifications in social care or relevant field

Job description

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Job Category: Social Care – Unqualified

Location: The Pride Children’s Centre, Kirkby, L33 5YP, Knowsley Borough Council

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Start Date: Immediate start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 17:00

Salary: £17.00

This role involves working as a member of the Family First Service, delivering targeted interventions to families with children aged 0-18 years with complex needs. Responsibilities include supporting families to improve outcomes like school attendance, reducing risky behaviors, and enhancing employability.

Family First Case Managers will adopt a multi-disciplinary approach, conducting holistic assessments, developing outcome-focused family plans, and coordinating multi-agency support using models like Signs of Safety and Wellbeing. They will deliver evidence-based programs such as parenting courses and consider approaches like Contextual Safeguarding.

Additional duties include developing prevention programs, participating in practice improvement, and leading thematic activities. The role requires engaging families assertively, undertaking early help assessments, acting as lead professional, coordinating service delivery, and maintaining accurate records.

Case Managers will also provide direct parenting support through various programs and in-home support, ensuring the voice of the child is central in all activities.