Family Help Worker - Fixed Term 18 months

The Methodist Church in Britain; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Flexible working opportunities

Financial benefits and rewards

Learning and development at every CARE

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a fixed-term Family Help Lead Practitioner to work with children and families from pre-birth to 18. The role involves holistic Family Help Assessments, developing family-centred plans, and coordinating multi-agency support in home and community settings.

You will maintain safeguarding standards, document case records, and champion strengths-based practice within the Families First Model.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess, plan and deliver family support
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child development and anti-oppressive practice

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families from pre-birth to age 18
• Carry out holistic Family Help Assessments with families facing various needs
• Create and deliver family-centred plans prioritising the child's voice
• Act as Family Help Lead Practitioner, coordinating multi-agency support
• Build trusting relationships to help families identify strengths and achieve lasting change
• Support families facing domestic abuse, mental health needs, substance misuse, neglect, parenting challenges or wider pressures
• Provide home and community-based support using evidence-based approaches
• Keep high-quality case records and safeguard appropriately
• Model strengths-based practice in line with Families First Model

Skills

Assessment and planning

Communication and partnership-working

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Professional qualification in statutory or community services

Job description

A new fixed-term post for 18 months in Children & Young People Services, created as part of the Families First model that brings Early Help and Child in Need support together. The core of the work is holistic Family Help Assessments and family-centred plans for children from pre-birth to 18, with the post holder leading multi-agency support. Much of the work is in family homes and community venues. An enhanced DBS check and a driving licence with access to a car are required.

What the job involves

• Work with children and families from pre-birth up to age 18
• Carry out holistic Family Help Assessments with families facing a range of needs
• Create and deliver family-centred plans that keep the child's voice central
• Act as Family Help Lead Practitioner, coordinating multi-agency support and advocating for families
• Build trusting relationships that help families identify strengths and achieve lasting change
• Support families facing domestic abuse, mental health needs, substance misuse, neglect, parenting challenges or wider pressures
• Provide support in homes and community venues using evidence-based approaches
• Keep high-quality case records and work to safeguarding standards
• Model strengths-based practice consistent with the Families First Model

Qualifications

• A professional qualification within statutory or community services

Experience

• Experience working directly with children, young people and families

Skills & knowledge

• Strong skills in assessment, planning and delivering family support
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child development and anti-oppressive practice

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Valid driving licence and access to a car, unless prevented by disability

What’s offered

• Wellbeing support
• Flexible working opportunities
• Financial benefits and rewards
• Learning and development at every career stage