Part-Time Family Support Specialist – Targeted Help

Leicestershire County Council; Wigston; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting a Part-time Key Worker for Targeted Family Help covering Blaby, Oadby and Wigston. The role involves providing direct home-based support to children and families with complex needs, delivering evidence-based interventions, and safeguarding children as a priority.

You will join a committed team, require Level 3 qualification in social care or equivalent, a driving licence, and an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in social care, health or childcare or equivalent.
• Experience providing direct home-based support to families with complex needs.
• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions (e.g. solution-focused brief therapy, parenting programmes).
• Knowledge of issues affecting families such as domestic violence, mental health, substance misuse, poverty and housing.
• Ability to engage with families from diverse backgrounds and to advocate for child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct home-based support to children and families.
• Identify and deliver appropriate evidence-based interventions.
• Work with families to safeguard children while supporting families' goals.
• Collaborate with local colleagues; maintain DBS clearance and comply with safeguarding policies.
• Promote accessible and inclusive services and effective communication with children and adults.

Education

Level 3 qualification in social care/health/childcare

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting a Part-time Key Worker for Targeted Family Help covering Blaby, Oadby and Wigston. The role involves providing direct home-based support to children and families with complex needs, delivering evidence-based interventions, and safeguarding children as a priority.

You will join a committed team, require Level 3 qualification in social care or equivalent, a driving licence, and an enhanced DBS check.