Family Help Disability Advisor – 3 Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

Family Support

• Work directly with children, young people, and families.
  


• Assess individual and family support needs.
  


• Provide practical, emotional, and wellbeing support.
  


• Deliver targeted short-term interventions.
  


• Assist families in developing skills, confidence, and resilience.
  

Children with Disabilities Support

• Support children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.
  


• Promote inclusion, independence, and wellbeing.
  


• Understand the impact of disabilities on development and emotional wellbeing.
  


• Support families in accessing appropriate services and support networks.
  

Assessment & Intervention

• Complete needs assessments and identify appropriate support pathways.
  


• Develop action plans with families.
  


• Monitor and review outcomes and progress.
  


• Ensure interventions remain child-centred and outcome-focused.
  

Advice, Guidance & Advocacy

• Provide information and advice regarding available services and support.
  


• Signpost families to relevant organisations and community services.
  


• Ensure families understand available options and support arrangements.
  


• Advocate on behalf of children and families where required.
  

Partnership Working

• Collaborate with social workers, schools, health professionals, and community organisations.
  


• Participate in multi-agency discussions and meetings.
  


• Share information appropriately to support positive outcomes.
  

Safeguarding

• Recognise indicators of risk, harm, or vulnerability.
  


• Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
  


• Liaise with social workers and partner agencies where concerns arise.
  


• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
  

Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
  


• Complete case notes, reports, and assessments.
  


• Use case management systems effectively.
  


• Ensure compliance with confidentiality and data protection requirements.
  

Essential

• Experience working with children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.
  


• Experience supporting children, young people, and families in community, education, health, or social care settings.
  


• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
  


• Experience carrying out assessments and delivering family-focused interventions.
  


• Ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, and families.
  


• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
  


• Willingness to travel across Cardiff and surrounding areas when required.
  

Desirable

• Previous Local Authority experience.
  


• Experience within Children's Services, Early Help, Family Support, or Disability Services.
  


• Experience using case management systems and electronic recording systems.
  


• Knowledge of services available to children with disabilities and additional needs.
  

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care, Childcare, Family Support, Youth Work, Education, or equivalent experience.
  


• Family Support or Early Help qualification (desirable).
  


• Safeguarding training (desirable).
  


• Disability support or SEND-related qualifications (desirable).
  

Knowledge

• Understanding of the needs of children with disabilities and additional needs.
  


• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
  


• Understanding of family support and early intervention approaches.
  


• Understanding of child development and wellbeing.
  


• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and case management systems.
  


• Knowledge of Children's Services and Early Help pathways (desirable).
  


• Understanding of local support services available to families (desirable).
  


• Knowledge of SEND and disability legislation (desirable).
  

Experience

• Experience working with children and families.
  


• Experience supporting children with disabilities or additional needs.
  


• Experience undertaking assessments and interventions.
  


• Experience working alongside multi-agency professionals.
  


• Experience maintaining accurate records and reports.
  


• Previous Local Authority experience (desirable).
  


• Experience within disability services, early help, or family support teams (desirable).
  


• Experience delivering targeted family support interventions (desirable).
  

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  


• Ability to build effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
  


• Strong organisational and time management skills.
  


• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
  


• Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure.
  


• Strong assessment and problem-solving skills.
  


• Good IT and case recording skills.
  


• Ability to engage and motivate families positively.