Family Worker

Cornwall Council; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in South East Cornwall is seeking a full-time Family Worker to provide intervention services to children and families. Applicants must have a relevant level three qualification and experience in family support. The role involves travel across rural areas, requiring a full driver's license and access to a vehicle. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people aged 0-19.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering services for children and families.
• Ability to work independently in rural areas.
• Full driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide family support and parenting interventions to children aged 0-19.
• Travel across South East Cornwall to deliver services.
• Engage with children, young people, and their families.

Skills

Experience in providing family support

Knowledge of child development

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant level three professional qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner experienced in providing family support and parenting interventions to children between the ages of 0-19 years to join the Family Help Team across South East Cornwall (Liskeard) as a full time Family Worker providing specific interventions for children, young people and their families.

You must hold a relevant level three professional qualificationrelated to supporting children and families e.g. Education, Health and Social Care and have experience of delivering services for children and their families.

The role requires travel across the area, including rural areas that may not have public transport links, so you will need to hold a full driver's licence and have access to a vehicle.