Family Support Worker

Civic Recruitment Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Family Support Worker to join the Family Help Service on a 3-month contract with a local authority. You will assess needs, develop Family Help Plans, and provide direct work with children, young people, and parents using evidence-informed approaches to improve outcomes.

Requirements include Enhanced DBS (Children's) and willingness to travel by car. The role is 37 hours per week, office-based during certain weeks with flexible hybrid working and a

Qualifications

• Experience providing direct support to children and families.
• Ability to build trust with reluctant families to engage services.
• Understanding of child development and impact of trauma on families.
• Experience applying safeguarding thresholds to determine appropriate intervention level.

Responsibilities

• Complete Family Help Assessments with children and families, ensuring the child's lived experience remains central.
• Develop, coordinate and review Family Help Plans that build on family strengths and address identified needs.
• Deliver direct work with children, young people and parents using evidence-informed approaches.
• Support families to access community resources, universal services and specialist support where required.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and families, including those who may be reluctant to engage.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies, sharing information appropriately and contributing to multi-agency planning.
• Co-work more complex cases alongside Social Workers and elevate concerns where safeguarding risks increase.

Skills

Direct work with children

Relationship building with families

Trauma-informed understanding

Threshold guidance knowledge

Education

Enhanced DBS (Children's)

Job description

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

3 Months Contract with a local authority

Summary

• We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Family Support Worker to join the Family Help Service. You will complete assessments, develop Family Help Plans, and deliver direct work with children, young people, and parents using evidence-informed approaches to improve outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Complete Family Help Assessments with children and families, ensuring the child's lived experience remains central.
• Develop, coordinate and review Family Help Plans that build on family strengths and address identified needs.
• Deliver direct work with children, young people and parents using evidence-informed approaches.
• Support families to access community resources, universal services and specialist support where required.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and families, including those who may be reluctant to engage.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies, sharing information appropriately and contributing to multi-agency planning.
• Co-work more complex cases alongside Social Workers and elevate concerns where safeguarding risks increase.

Experience

• Strong direct work skills and experience engaging effectively with children, young people and families.
• Experience building relationships with families who are sceptical, resistant or reluctant to engage with services.
• Understanding of child development, family functioning and the impact of trauma and adversity on children and families.
• Experience applying threshold guidance confidently to determine the most appropriate level of support or intervention.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS (Children's) required

Additional Information

• 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Enhanced DBS (Children's) required.
• You have to be a car user.
• This is an Office-based during duty week (1 week in every 8 weeks); minimum 2 office days per week outside duty weeks.
• Flexible hybrid working available in line with service requirements.