Senior Support Worker - Family Network - Barkingside - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable agency for social work roles is seeking a Senior Family Support Worker in Barkingside, UK. The role involves leading family support interventions and working with social workers to enhance children's welfare. This permanent, full-time position offers ample professional development and a supportive team environment. Great opportunities for career growth are available along with attractive benefits like a pension scheme and work-life balance.

Benefits

Permanent Contract

Training and Development

Pension Scheme

Work-Life Balance

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in family support and social work.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-agency settings.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead family support interventions for children on statutory plans.
• Collaborate with social workers to ensure effective service delivery.
• Develop and lead parenting programmes for affected families.
• Conduct Return Home Interviews and create support packages.

Skills

Family support interventions

Case management

Collaboration with social workers

Parenting programmes

Advocacy

Job description

Job Title: Senior Family Support Worker
Location: Barkingside, UK
Salary: £38,934 – £40,755 Annually
Service Area: Children and Families
Function: Community Social Work Team and Family Intervention Team
Team: Children & Families
Grade: LBR 08
Reports to: Team Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Family Support Worker to join our dynamic Children & Families team in Barkingside. You will play a pivotal role in developing family support interventions for children under statutory plans. This position offers a great opportunity to work within a supportive environment that fosters professional growth. Our organization values innovation and provides continuous training, making it an exciting place to advance your career.

Perks and Benefits:

• Permanent Contract: Enjoy stability and peace of mind with a full-time, permanent position.
• Training and Development: We offer ongoing professional development to enhance your skills and support your career progression.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements to help balance your personal and professional life.
• Supportive Work Environment: Join a friendly and encouraging team culture that promotes collaboration and innovation.

What you will do:

• Lead family support interventions for children on statutory plans such as Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Collaborate with Social Workers to ensure effective service delivery.
• Develop and lead parenting programmes and interventions for families, including those affected by domestic abuse.
• Hold a caseload that includes co-working on child protection and care proceedings.
• Conduct Return Home Interviews and develop personalized support packages for young people.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings, representing the child and family to identify appropriate support.
• Maintain accurate case records and complete assessments that are translated into SMART plans.
• Deliver groupwork and outreach programmes addressing risk behaviours and promoting engagement.
• Advocate for children and their families, referring them to appropriate services as needed.
• Promote a diverse and multicultural service ethos across all facets of the role.

Barkingside is a vibrant community that’s not only a great place to work but also a wonderful place to live. With excellent transport links to central London and a bustling local scene, you’ll find plenty to explore and enjoy outside of work hours. Come join us and make a real impact in the lives of families within our community.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.