Family Support Worker

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

Job summary

Ein fortschrittliches und dynamisches Unternehmen sucht engagierte Family Support Workers, die bereit sind, einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben von Kindern und Familien zu nehmen. In dieser Rolle werden Sie Teil eines engagierten Teams, das sich dafür einsetzt, dass junge Menschen in Cheshire East die Unterstützung erhalten, die sie benötigen, um in ihrer Entwicklung zu gedeihen. Sie werden aktiv an der Identifizierung von Bedürfnissen und der Unterstützung von Familien in Krisensituationen beteiligt sein. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für soziale Arbeit haben und in einem Umfeld arbeiten möchten, das Vielfalt und Inklusion fördert, dann ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Unterstützung von Kindern und Familien.
• Starkes Verständnis der Herausforderungen, mit denen Kinder und Familien konfrontiert sind.

Responsibilities

• Zusammenarbeit mit Sozialarbeitern und Partnern zur Unterstützung von Familien.
• Identifizierung von Bedürfnissen und Unterstützung bei der Navigation im Pflegeprozess.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Krisenintervention

Partnerschaftsarbeit

Education

Abschluss in Sozialarbeit oder verwandtem Bereich

Job description

Family Support Worker

Are you a Family Support Worker looking to join a progressive and forward-thinking authority? Or are you an experienced worker with a background in supporting children and their families?

We are seeking to appoint Family Support Workers to our teams across Children's Social Care to help us realize our vision for children and their 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, access outstanding education, and feel prepared for adulthood.

Organisation Details

• Organisation: Cheshire East Council
• Locations: Nantwich, Wilmslow, Congleton, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Middlewich, Sandbach, Alsager, Holmes Chapel
• Job Category: Children and Young People Services
• Grade: CEC NJC - Grade 7
• Salary Range: Min £29,269 to 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

Job Description

Cheshire East is a vibrant place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we offer a variety of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to a workplace culture that promotes shared purpose, effective leadership, valued staff, and exceptional service delivery.

If you are eager to contribute to our success, flexible, innovative, team-oriented, and committed to excellent service, we would love to hear from you. We are an equal opportunities employer and value workforce diversity to reflect our communities.

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. Your role involves identifying needs, supporting care navigation, maintaining family connections, and assisting with assessments.

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

Cheshire East Council is dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Disclosure of any relevant cautions, convictions, reprimands, or warnings is required during the application process.

Please check your email regularly, including spam/junk folders, for updates regarding your application. If you do not hear within four weeks of the closing date, please consider reapplying. Remember to quote the job reference number in all correspondence.