Family Support Specialist — Direct Work & Real Impact

Dorset Council UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking a Grade 8 Family Worker to join the Family Help team in the Weymouth/Portland area. You will deliver direct work with children, young people and families in the home and community, assess parenting skills, and develop family plans to meet needs.

You will work with an experienced team, with training and mentoring opportunities, to extend your knowledge and support positive outcomes for families in a busy, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and/or families.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Organised, empathetic and able to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct work with children, young people, parents and families in the family home or community locations.
• Assess parenting skills and support caring abilities through practical activities.
• Complete whole family assessments and write a family plan.
• Chair and manage meetings to support family outcomes.
• Use case management systems, databases and BI tools as directed.
• Co-work cases with other professionals including social workers.
• Keep up to date with local service provision knowledge.
• Support families during crisis situations and liaise with schools as a link worker.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Empathy

Tools

Case management systems

Databases

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Dorset Council UK is seeking a Grade 8 Family Worker to join the Family Help team in the Weymouth/Portland area. You will deliver direct work with children, young people and families in the home and community, assess parenting skills, and develop family plans to meet needs.

You will work with an experienced team, with training and mentoring opportunities, to extend your knowledge and support positive outcomes for families in a busy, supportive environment.