Impactful Family Support Worker - Duty & Assessment

Northamptonshire Childrens Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme + life

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible and family working

Job summary

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking a Family Support Worker within Duty and Assessment to build meaningful relationships with children and families, helping them grow, prosper and achieve. You will work with the whole family to improve parenting capacity and support safeguarding across the county, travelling as needed.

The DAAT provides rapid responses and supports professionals across services. This county-wide role requires flexibility; enhanced DBS and Barred List checks apply, with

Qualifications

• Experience in a family support role with safeguarding awareness.
• IT literate with Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide focussed family support to children and families with complex needs.
• Work with the whole family to improve parenting capacity and skills.
• Travel across county as required.
• Contribute to safeguarding and assessment processes within DAAT.

Skills

Highly motivated

Independent worker

Teamwork

IT skills

Word

Excel

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking a Family Support Worker within Duty and Assessment to build meaningful relationships with children and families, helping them grow, prosper and achieve. You will work with the whole family to improve parenting capacity and support safeguarding across the county, travelling as needed.

The DAAT provides rapid responses and supports professionals across services. This county-wide role requires flexibility; enhanced DBS and Barred List checks apply, with