Family Support Worker - Court Team

Cheshire East Partnership; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

34 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Flexible / hybrid working

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Cheshire East Partnership is seeking a Family Support Worker to help transform lives for children and families across Cheshire East. The role is part-time (18.5 hours) with offices in Crewe and Macclesfield, covering Cheshire East.

You will work with families and multi-agency teams to support care planning, build trust, and reduce statutory interventions. The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Child Care, experience with children and families, multi-agency collaboration, and strong

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Child Care.
• Demonstrable experience of working with children/young people and families.
• Experience of working with multi-agencies.
• Knowledge of legislative children’s service frameworks, Families First Reforms and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to write cohesive, persuasive reports to influence successful outcomes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning, teamwork and improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker to a small number of children, young people and their families, working in partnership with them and any other relevant persons to identify and meet their assessed needs within the community.
• Support and contribute to individual care/support plans/pathway plans so that families are properly supported to the standards identified in the service specification.
• Maintain effective record systems to enable the preparation of necessary reports to contribute to the care planning process.
• Liaise and communicate with other agencies, parents and professional staff so that appropriate resources may be identified and mobilized for the benefit of children, young people and their families.
• Be aware of and comply with the statutory requirements, departmental policies, equal opportunities and other regulations and procedures to ensure statutory and Departmental requirements are met.
• Network within local communities to increase the range of resources available to “children in need” and their families and care leavers.
• Develop relationships with the children and families you work with at times by supporting and facilitating family time.
• Contribute and at times be required to prepare reports for court and attend where necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Written reports

Teamwork

Child care knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 Child Care

Job description

At Cheshire East we’re offering an opportunity for someone to help transform lives and to play a defining role in the next chapter for children and families in Cheshire East as we build something special, to last.

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time (18.5 hours)Family Support Worker, covering Cheshire East wide with dedicated spaces in both Delamere House, Crewe and Macclesfield Town Hall.

The court team is newly established within Cheshire East and is expanded the number of Family Support Workers to ensure there is high-quality intervention and support provided to the children and families we work with.

The team benefits from stable management and support as well as strong links with the Case Progression Officer and Family Time team.

You will work alongside the Social Work team, providing targeted interventions with both children and families which will contribute to the overall care planning and outcomes for children subject to care proceedings.

About the Role

You will play a key role in helping children, young people and families achieve positive and sustainable change. Working closely alongside families, you will build trusted relationships, identify strengths and needs, and provide targeted support that improves outcomes for children and reduce the need for statutory intervention.

We are looking for a passionate and committed professional who believes in the power of relationships to create lasting change for children and families.

You will be motivated by working alongside families, recognising their strengths and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes. You will be a confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners, and committed to delivering high quality, child centred support.

In this role you will

• Act as a key worker to a small number of children, young people and their families, working in partnership with them and any other relevant persons to identify and meet their assessed needs within the community.

• Support and contribute to individual care/support plans/pathway plans so that families are properly supported to the standards identified in the service specification.

• Maintain effective record systems to enable the preparation of necessary reports to contribute to the care planning process.

• Liaise and communicate with other agencies, parents and professional staff so that appropriate resources may be identified and mobilized for the benefit of children, young people and their families.

• Be aware of and comply with the statutory requirements, departmental policies, equal opportunities and other regulations and procedures in order to ensure statutory and Departmental requirements are met.

• Network within local communities in order to increase the range of resources available to “children in need” and their families and care leavers.

• Develop relationships with the children and families you work with at times by supporting and facilitating family time.

• Contribute and at times be required to prepare reports for court and attend where necessary.

The successful candidate will bring

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Child Care

• Demonstrable experience of working with children / young people and families.

• Experience of working with multi-agencies

• Knowledge of legislative children’s service frameworks, Families First Reforms and safeguarding responsibilities.

• Ability to write cohesive, and persuasive reports to influence successful outcomes.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• A commitment to continuous learning, teamwork and improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

In return we are able to offer:

• A competitive salary- Between£32,578 per annum - £35,570 per annum(CEC NJC – Grade 7) Pro-rata with guaranteed yearly pay increases.

• Enhanced annual leave- Start with an impressive34 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service

• Purchase of annual leave –Want more time off? You can purchaseup to 10 extra daysof annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)

• Flexible working pattern- Enjoy a37-hour standard full-time work weekwith the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better

• Salary sacrifice green car scheme- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme.There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease

• White goods salary sacrifice scheme -Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary

• Enhanced public pension-Secure your future with ourcareer average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay

• Cycle to work scheme -Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!

• Employee assistance programme- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life

• Discounted gym membership -Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:

• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities

• Off-Peak Racket Sports

• Athletics Tracks

• Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.