Family Worker - Family Help

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK in Dorchester is seeking a part-time Grade 8 Family Worker (18.5 hours a week) for a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover. You will work in the Family Help Team, delivering direct work with children, young people and families in homes and community locations.

You will assess parenting skills, provide information and guidance, co-work with social workers, manage meetings, use case management systems, and support families in crisis.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and/or families.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Organised, empathetic and able to work in a team.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct work with children, young people, parents and families in homes and community locations.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to children, young people and families.
• Assess parenting skills and support caring abilities through practical activities.
• Complete whole family assessments and write a family plan based on needs.
• Chair and manage meetings to support outcomes for families.
• Use case management systems and databases as directed by team manager.
• Co-work cases with other professionals including social workers.
• Keep up to date with knowledge of local service provision.
• Support families during crisis situations.
• Support schools in the local area by being their link worker.

Skills

Experience with children

Experience with families

Communication skills

IT skills

Team player

Independent工作

Tools

Case management systems

Databases

BI tools

Job description

We are looking for a part time Maternity Cover for 18.5 hours a week in our Dorchester Family Help Team. This post is for a fixed term period of 1 year. This is a great opportunity to join our Family Help team in Dorchester as a Grade 8 Family Worker. You will be working in the Dorchester area, supporting children, young people and their families. This is a case holding role offering a varied job role in a friendly and supportive team where you will be able to make a real difference to children and their families.

You will be working with a supportive team who have a wealth of knowledge and will encourage your journey in Family Help. You will be given opportunities to extend your knowledge through training and mentoring within the team.

At Grade 8 the post holder will;

• Deliver direct work with children, young people, parents and families in the family home and other community locations
• Provide information, advice and guidance to children, young people and families
• Assess parenting skills and help build physical and emotional caring abilities through a range of practical activities
• Complete whole family assessments to ascertain the needs of the family and write a family plan based on these needs
• Chair and manage meetings to support outcomes for families
• Use relevant case management systems, databases and business intelligence tools as directed by team manager
• Co work cases with other professionals including social workers
• Keep up to date with knowledge of local service provision
• Support families during crisis situations
• Support schools in the local area by being their link worker

About You

You will need to have experience of working with children and or families and a genuine commitment to supporting their needs. You will need good communication skills and strong IT skills. We are looking for a member of staff who is organised, empathetic and enjoys working well in a team but can also work independently. You will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and used to working in a fast-paced environment.