Family Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein fortschrittliches und dynamisches Unternehmen sucht engagierte Family Support Workers, um die Vision für Kinder und Familien in Cheshire East zu verwirklichen. In dieser Rolle unterstützen Sie Kinder und ihre Familien, indem Sie deren Bedürfnisse identifizieren und ihnen helfen, Zugang zu herausragender Bildung und Unterstützung zu erhalten. Sie werden Teil eines Teams, das sich leidenschaftlich für die Verbesserung der Lebensqualität junger Menschen einsetzt. Wenn Sie über hervorragende Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und Erfahrung in der Krisenintervention verfügen, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit, Ihre Karriere in einem unterstützenden und vielfältigen Umfeld voranzutreiben.

Qualifications

• Starke Kenntnisse der Herausforderungen, mit denen Kinder und Familien konfrontiert sind.
• Erfahrung in der direkten Arbeit mit Familien in Krisensituationen.

Responsibilities

• Zusammenarbeit mit Sozialarbeitern und Partnern zur Unterstützung von Kindern und Familien.
• Identifizierung von Bedürfnissen und Unterstützung bei der Pflege.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Partnerschaftsarbeit

Krisenintervention

Bedarfsanalyse

Job description

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Family Support Worker

Are you a Family Support Worker who is looking for a move into a progressive and forward-thinking authority, or an experienced worker with a background in supporting children and their families?

We are seeking to appoint Family Support Workers across our Childrens Social Care teams to help us deliver our vision for children and families. Our goal is to make Cheshire East a great place for young people, where they are well-supported to maximize their life chances, thrive in our care, stay safe from harm or abuse, access outstanding education, and feel prepared for adulthood.

Organisation Details

• Cheshire East Council
• Locations: Nantwich, Wilmslow, Congleton, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Middlewich, Sandbach, Alsager, Holmes Chapel

Job Details

• Category: Children and Young People Services
• Grade: CEC NJC - Grade 7
• Salary Range: Min £29,269 - Max £32,076 per annum
• Hours per week: 37
• Weeks per year: 52.143
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 21/10/2024
• Reference Number: E2557

Additional Information

Cheshire East is a vibrant place to live and work. As a major employer, we offer a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

We are committed to a positive workplace culture, fostering a shared purpose, effective leadership, valued staff, and excellent service delivery. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to reflect the diversity of our communities.

Role Responsibilities

As a Family Support Worker, you will collaborate with Social Workers and multi-agency partners to support children, young people, and their families or carers. You will help identify needs, support care navigation, maintain family connections, and assist with assessments.

You should have a strong understanding of the challenges facing children and families, a proven record of partnership and direct work, excellent communication skills, and the ability to support families in crisis. Training on the Signs of Safety model will be provided.

Safeguarding and Application Process

Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Disclosure of any relevant criminal convictions is required as part of the application process.

Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders, for updates. If you do not hear within four weeks of the closing date, it indicates you may not have been shortlisted. We encourage you to apply again if interested.

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