Family Support Worker

Opus People Solutions Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

3-month contract with extension

Regular reflective supervision

Manageable caseloads

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Limited in Solihull is recruiting a Family Support Worker to join one of the local Family Help Teams. You will work with children, young people and families to assess needs, provide support and help improve outcomes.

The role involves completing assessments, developing Family Help Plans, delivering direct support, and coordinating with social workers. A driving licence and car are essential, and the role offers hybrid working with office days in Chelmsley Wood.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with children, young people and families.
• Strong assessment, planning and communication skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child development and family support.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families and partner agencies.
• Organised, resilient and able to manage a varied caseload.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments with children and families.
• Develop and review Family Help Plans.
• Deliver direct support and interventions with children, young people and parents.
• Support families to access appropriate services and community resources.
• Work alongside Social Workers on more complex cases.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and multi-agency planning.
• Maintain accurate case records and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Planning

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Full driving licence

Job description

Family Support Worker

Pay Rate: £16.62

PAYEDBS Required: Enhanced DBS (Children's)

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Hybrid Working: Office-based during duty week (1 week in every 8). Minimum expectation of 2 office days per week outside of duty weeks. Flexible hybrid working available in line with service requirements.

Office Location: Bluebell Centre, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull.

Additional Requirements: Essential car user

Opus people solutions are currently recruiting for a Family Support Worker for our client based in Solihull on a temporary on-going basis for 3 months with the possibility of extension.

About the Role

Joining one of Solihull's Family Help Teams, you will work directly with children, young people and families to assess needs, provide support and help improve outcomes. The service works with families through Family Help Assessments, safeguarding enquiries, Child Protection Plans and Family Help Plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete assessments with children and families.
• Develop and review Family Help Plans.
• Deliver direct support and interventions with children, young people and parents.
• Support families to access appropriate services and community resources.
• Work alongside Social Workers on more complex cases.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and multi-agency planning.
• Maintain accurate case records and reports.

Requirements

• Experience working directly with children, young people and families.
• Strong assessment, planning and communication skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child development and family support.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families and partner agencies.
• Organised, resilient and able to manage a varied caseload.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What's on Offer

• Stable and supportive management structure.
• Regular reflective supervision.
• Manageable caseloads.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Initial 3-month contract with the possibility of extension.