Family Support Specialist — Multi-Agency Impact (3-Month Contract)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Northampton; Presencial; GBP 21 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Family Support Worker to join the DAAT Team within the Children's Services of a Local Authority. You will work with Social Workers to deliver direct support to families, focusing on parenting skills, family dynamics, budgeting, and safeguarding.

The role is primarily office-based at One Angel Square in Northamptonshire, with five days per week on site, and opportunities to engage with partner agencies and maintain thorough case records.

Qualificações

• Experience working with children, young people, and families.
• Background in providing parenting support and family interventions.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and working with vulnerable families.
• Experience in supporting families affected by domestic abuse.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-agency setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping capabilities.
• Competence in managing competing demands and prioritizing tasks.
• Experience in attending professional meetings and collaborating with Social Workers.
• Proficiency in IT and administrative tasks.
• Previous experience in Children's Services, Early Help, or Family Support Services.
• Experience in facilitating family time or supervised contact sessions.
• Knowledge of child protection procedures and safeguarding legislation.
• Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care, Childcare, Family Support, or a related field.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Social Workers in implementing interventions for children and families.
• Conduct direct work with parents to enhance parenting and family dynamics.
• Offer budgeting and financial management guidance.
• Address domestic abuse and promote healthy relationships.
• Support team duty functions as needed.
• Facilitate and supervise family time sessions when necessary.
• Participate in child-focused meetings, reviews, and multi-agency discussions.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and professionals.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
• Contribute to assessments, support plans, and intervention strategies.
• Foster positive outcomes for children and families through strengths-based practices.
• Identify and appropriately elevate safeguarding concerns.

Conhecimentos

Child & family experience

Parenting support

Safeguarding knowledge

Domestic abuse support

Multi-agency working

Communication skills

Record keeping

Prioritization

Meetings with Social Workers

IT skills

Children's Services experience

Family time sessions

Child protection knowledge

Health & Social Care qualification

Formação académica

Health & Social Care

Ferramentas

IT skills

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Family Support Worker to join the DAAT Team within the Children's Services of a Local Authority. You will work with Social Workers to deliver direct support to families, focusing on parenting skills, family dynamics, budgeting, and safeguarding.

The role is primarily office-based at One Angel Square in Northamptonshire, with five days per week on site, and opportunities to engage with partner agencies and maintain thorough case records.