Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

About the Company:

South Gloucestershire Council are seeking a Family Support Worker to join their team. They are a well-established local authority that provides early help services to children and young people aged 5-18.

About the Role:

• Managing a caseload of children and young people who require early help support services.
• Complete Signs of Safety based Early Help Assessments and create multi-agency plans in collaboration with the family to build on their strengths and address their concerns.
• Contribute to community Early Help Assessments led by other agencies.
• Complete direct evidence-based interventions directly with the whole family, which is likely to include parenting support, family or peer relationship-based issues, and direct work with young people in relation to mental health or school-related issues.
• Work within the model of assess, plan, do, review and be strengths-based and outcome-focused. They will adhere to the processes and procedures required, including accurate case recording on our case management system.
• You will be expected to meet children and families at schools, family homes, and out in the community so need to be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working with children and young people
• Experience completing Signs of Safety based Early Help Assessments
• Experience creating multi-agency plans in collaboration with the family to build on their strengths and address their concerns
• Experience completing direct evidence-based interventions directly with the whole family, which is likely to include parenting support, family or peer relationship-based issues, and direct work with young people in relation to mental health or school-related issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this Family Support Worker role, please apply with your CV