Family Support Specialist (Early Help)

West Sussex County Council; Horsham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Pension 15%

Annual leave 27 days + Bank holidays 8

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking a Family Support Key Worker to join the Horsham team, delivering intensive support to families with complex needs as part of the Early Help service.

You will work with whole families using a single-family plan, collaborating with multi-agency partners and may include out of hours work. A full driving licence is essential to travel across the county.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or demonstrable experience in providing support to people in stressful situations.
• Demonstrable experience of working with families in crisis to provide support.
• Experience interpreting families’ needs and helping access support services.
• Experience working in a team and with multi-agency partners.
• Experience of confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
• Experience applying legislation, policies and procedures to work.
• Valid and full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive support to families with complex needs as part of the Early Help offer.
• Work with whole families using a single-family plan and agreed outcomes.
• Collaborate with multi-agency stakeholders and may work outside of office hours.

Job description

West Sussex County Council is seeking a Family Support Key Worker to join the Horsham team, delivering intensive support to families with complex needs as part of the Early Help service.

You will work with whole families using a single-family plan, collaborating with multi-agency partners and may include out of hours work. A full driving licence is essential to travel across the county.