Newly Qualified Social Worker

My Social Work News; Ilford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Family Support Worker to join their Targeted Early Help Service. This impactful role involves managing complex cases, providing mentorship, and collaborating with multi-agency teams to support vulnerable children and families. You will be instrumental in delivering evidence-based interventions and ensuring families receive the timely support they need. With a focus on career progression and a supportive team environment, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about safeguarding and family support, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Progression

Supportive Team

Flexible Working Options

Generous Annual Leave

Access to Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in family support and safeguarding required.
• Strong understanding of Early Help Frameworks and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases and provide intensive interventions.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams to coordinate support.
• Lead case reviews and ensure compliance with safeguarding policies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Relevant qualification in Social Work

Family Support or Youth Work qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Family Support Worker – Targeted Early Help Service
Location: Barking & Dagenham
Salary: £41,442 – £47,532 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role:

Looking for an experienced Senior Family Support Worker to join the Targeted Early Help Service in Barking & Dagenham. This role is integral in providing targeted support to vulnerable children, young people, and families who require early intervention to prevent escalation into statutory social care.

As a Senior Family Support Worker, you will manage a caseload of complex cases, provide intensive interventions, and support early help assessments, parenting programmes, and multi-agency working. You will also provide mentorship and guidance to junior family support workers, ensuring best practices are upheld.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake comprehensive Early Help Assessments (EHAs) to identify needs, strengths, and risks within families.
• Develop and implement targeted intervention plans, focusing on positive outcomes for children and families.
• Work directly with families to address parenting challenges, behavioural concerns, housing difficulties, domestic abuse, and emotional well-being.
• Deliver evidence-based parenting programmes to support family resilience and stability.
• Collaborate with social workers, schools, health professionals, police, and community organisations to coordinate effective support.
• Attend and contribute to Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings, child protection conferences, and multi-agency panels.
• Advocate for families, ensuring they receive the right support and interventions at the right time.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and mentoring to junior family support workers, ensuring consistency in best practice.
• Support the development and training of staff within the Early Help team.
• Lead on case reviews, reflective practice, and quality assurance to improve service delivery.
• Monitor family progress, ensuring interventions are timely, effective, and strengths-based.
• Maintain accurate and detailed case records, ensuring compliance with local policies, safeguarding procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Targeted Early Help Service, implementing new initiatives where appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Family Support, Youth Work, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in family support, early help, or safeguarding.
• Experience in working with vulnerable children and families to prevent the need for statutory interventions.
• Previous experience in mentoring or supervising staff is desirable.
• Strong understanding of Early Help Frameworks, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018, and Children Act 1989.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with families and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

• Career Progression: This role offers opportunities for development within safeguarding, with access to training and opportunities to progress in your career.
• Supportive Team: You will be part of a multi-agency team where collaboration is key, and you will be supported to deliver high-quality social work.
• Impactful Role: Your work will have a direct impact on the safety and wellbeing of children, ensuring they receive the protection and support they need.
• Competitive Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, flexible working options, generous annual leave, and access to a pension scheme.

Application Process:
If you are a dedicated and proactive social worker with a passion for safeguarding and protecting vulnerable children, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.