Family Support Worker - Adolescence Crisis Team

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wales is seeking a Family Support Worker for the Adolescence Crisis Team. This role involves working intensively with families at risk of breakdown, delivering trauma-informed support and building protective factors. The ideal candidate will have experience in family intervention services and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. This position offers a hybrid work model and the requirement of weekend work. An enhanced DBS check and the ability to communicate in Welsh are essential.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with families in crisis situations.
• Ability to deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive support to families on the edge of care.
• Work within a collaborative, multi-agency environment.
• Lead and develop evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Experience with families at risk

Trauma-informed approach

Strong communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

A local government council in Wales is seeking a Family Support Worker for the Adolescence Crisis Team. This role involves working intensively with families at risk of breakdown, delivering trauma-informed support and building protective factors. The ideal candidate will have experience in family intervention services and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. This position offers a hybrid work model and the requirement of weekend work. An enhanced DBS check and the ability to communicate in Welsh are essential.