Family Support Specialist — Complex Needs (Flexible Hours)

Nottingham City Council; Wigston; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Key Worker to provide direct support in the home to children and families with complex needs, based in Blaby, Oadby and Wigston. The role requires DBS clearance and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

The post involves identifying appropriate interventions and working to protect children while supporting families, with flexible working options discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Qualification in social care, health or childcare.
• Experience delivering direct support in-home to families with complex needs (e.g. mental health, substance misuse, domestic violence).
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions such as solution-focused brief therapy, parenting programmes, brief intervention, and CBT-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct home support to children and families with complex needs.
• Identify and deliver appropriate evidence-based interventions.
• Diffuse difficult situations and manage conflicts with empathy and professionalism.

Skills

Interventions

CBT-based approaches

Motivational interviewing

Parenting programmes

Education

Social care/Childcare qualification

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Key Worker to provide direct support in the home to children and families with complex needs, based in Blaby, Oadby and Wigston. The role requires DBS clearance and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

The post involves identifying appropriate interventions and working to protect children while supporting families, with flexible working options discussed during the interview process.