Family Support Worker – Complex Needs (Part-Time)

Golearnleicestershire; Wigston; Presencial; GBP 37.000 - 40.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Leicestershire County Council invites applications for a Part-time Key Worker role within Targeted Family Help covering Blaby, Oadby and Wigston. The post involves providing direct support in the home to families with complex needs and delivering evidence-based interventions. DBS disclosure is required.

The role requires Level 3 qualifications, a driving licence, and readiness to work in a diverse community. Flexible working options may be discussed during the interview process.

Formación

• Level 3 qualification in social care, health or childcare.
• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions (e.g., solution-focused brief therapy, parenting programmes).
• Knowledge of domestic violence, mental health difficulties, substance misuse and poverty.
• Understanding of discrimination, social exclusion and working with diverse communities.
• Awareness of 'good enough parenting' and effects of poverty on children.
• Ability to engage families proactively and persuasively.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with children and adults; prioritize safeguarding.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle for this post.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct home support to children and families with complex needs.
• Identify and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Help diffuse conflicts and challenging situations.
• Demonstrate commitment to accessible and inclusive services.
• Support flexible/hybrid working where feasible.

Conocimientos

Direct home support

Interventions knowledge

Communication with families

Community sensitivity

Educación

Level 3 qualification in social care/health/childcare

Descripción del empleo

Leicestershire County Council invites applications for a Part-time Key Worker role within Targeted Family Help covering Blaby, Oadby and Wigston. The post involves providing direct support in the home to families with complex needs and delivering evidence-based interventions. DBS disclosure is required.

The role requires Level 3 qualifications, a driving licence, and readiness to work in a diverse community. Flexible working options may be discussed during the interview process.