Family Time Support Worker – Essex Impact

Essex County Council; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Support Worker for the Family Time Support and Support Service North in Colchester. This permanent, full-time role involves helping children in care have safe, meaningful family time and supporting social workers with care plans.

You will engage with communities, build relationships with families, and contribute to safeguarding and outcomes through collaboration with partners. Driving mobility is required; First Aid certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or equivalent experience in social care.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Experience of building strong relationships with children and families in times of challenge.
• Knowledge of legislative and policy guidance applicable within Social Care settings.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in care to have safe and meaningful family time with their family members in accordance with care plans.
• Assist social workers to implement and monitor care plans, and write reports delivering interventions for children and families.
• Maintain high standards of professional practice contributing to continuous service improvement.
• Highlight safeguarding issues and assist in implementing plans to safeguard a child.
• Collaborate with internal and external partner agencies to improve outcomes for families.
• Provide info to service users on accessing third party agencies (benefits, immigration, housing).
• Attend meetings, reviews, and court hearings to provide information and evidence.
• Write effective reports for professional meetings, forums, and court.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Report writing

Education

NVQ/BTEC Level 3

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Support Worker for the Family Time Support and Support Service North in Colchester. This permanent, full-time role involves helping children in care have safe, meaningful family time and supporting social workers with care plans.

You will engage with communities, build relationships with families, and contribute to safeguarding and outcomes through collaboration with partners. Driving mobility is required; First Aid certification is desirable.