Family Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Croydon Council’s Adult Transitions Team is seeking a Family Support Worker to manage a caseload of young people and their families as they transition into adulthood. The role bridges children’s and adult services, with hybrid working (three days in the office and two at home) and occasional court attendance with support.

You will work with young people who have disabilities, SEND or are care leavers, applying knowledge of Care Act 2014 and developing person-centred Transition Support Plans with

Qualifikationen

• Relevant qualification in health, social care or youth work, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with young people with disabilities, SEND or care leavers.
• Knowledge of children's and adult social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with families during times of change.
• Excellent report writing for assessments and support plans.

Aufgaben

• Manage a caseload of young people and support their families through the transition into adulthood.
• Work jointly with Children's Services and SEND teams.
• Develop person-centred Transition Support Plans tailored to each young person.
• Carry out regular case reviews and formal Adult Social Care Assessments.
• Attend and contribute to Looked After Children review meetings.
• Carry out safeguarding triage and initial information gathering.
• Represent the service at multi-agency partner meetings.
• Attend court hearings when required, with support and receive support to do so.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Relationship building

Report writing

Ausbildung

Relevant qualification in health, social care or youth work

Jobbeschreibung

This Family Support Worker post sits in Croydon Council's Adult Transitions Team on a permanent basis. The work centres on managing a caseload of young people and their families through the move into adulthood, bridging children's and adult services. Hybrid working, with three days in the office and two at home, sets the role apart, alongside court attendance with support. Applicants need experience with young people who have disabilities, SEND or are care leavers, plus a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.

What the job involves

• Manage a caseload of young people and support their families through the transition into adulthood
• Work jointly with Children's Services and SEND teams
• Develop person-centred Transition Support Plans tailored to each young person
• Carry out regular case reviews and formal Adult Social Care Assessments
• Attend and contribute to Looked After Children review meetings
• Carry out safeguarding triage and initial information gathering
• Represent the service at multi-agency partner meetings
• Attend court hearings when required, with support and receive support to do so

What’s required

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in health, social care or youth work, or equivalent experience

Experience

• Experience working with young people with disabilities, individuals with SEND or care leavers

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of children's and adult social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with families during times of change
• Excellent report writing for assessments and support plans

What’s offered

• Regular flexible working, including two days a week working from home
• Supportive team with regular supervision
• Training opportunities
• Support and mentoring for court hearings
• Local government pension scheme
• Generous annual leave