Senior Family Support Worker — Hybrid, Full-Time Leader

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a proactive and experienced practitioner to join the Prevention and Intervention Service, delivering targeted, co-ordinated interventions for children, young people and families with complex needs. The role focuses on preventing family breakdowns and maintaining vulnerable families in the community.

You will support the Interventions Manager, supervise a team of Family Intervention Workers, and contribute to group-work with children and parents,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people and families in complex needs.
• Ability to oversee and supervise a team of Family Intervention Workers.
• Capable of managing group-work with children and parents using evidence-based programmes.
• Experience aligning services with court requirements and budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise a team of Family Intervention Workers.
• Manage family time management to meet court and CLA service needs.
• Deliver group-work to children and parents using established programmes.
• Assist in ensuring services are provided within the Service’s devolved budget and attend key meetings.

Job description

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a proactive and experienced practitioner to join the Prevention and Intervention Service, delivering targeted, co-ordinated interventions for children, young people and families with complex needs. The role focuses on preventing family breakdowns and maintaining vulnerable families in the community.

You will support the Interventions Manager, supervise a team of Family Intervention Workers, and contribute to group-work with children and parents,