Family Support Worker - DAAT Team - 3 Month Contract

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Social Workers in implementing interventions for children and families.
  
  


• Conduct direct work with parents and carers to enhance parenting and family dynamics.
  
  


• Offer guidance on budgeting and financial management.
  
  


• Implement interventions addressing domestic abuse and promoting healthy relationships.
  
  


• Support team duty functions as needed.
  
  


• Facilitate and supervise family time sessions when necessary.
  
  


• Participate in child-focused meetings, reviews, and multi-agency discussions.
  
  


• Collaborate with partner agencies and professionals.
  
  


• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
  
  


• Contribute to assessments, support plans, and intervention strategies.
  
  


• Foster positive outcomes for children and families through strengths-based practices.
  
  


• Identify and appropriately escalate safeguarding concerns.
  
  

Essential

• Experience working with children, young people, and families.
  
  


• Background in providing parenting support and family interventions.
  
  


• Understanding of safeguarding practices and working with vulnerable families.
  
  


• Experience in supporting families affected by domestic abuse.
  
  


• Ability to work effectively in a multi-agency setting.
  
  


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  
  


• Excellent organizational and record-keeping capabilities.
  
  


• Competence in managing competing demands and prioritizing tasks.
  
  


• Experience in attending professional meetings and collaborating with Social Workers.
  
  


• Proficiency in IT and administrative tasks.
  
  

Desirable

• Previous experience in Children's Services, Early Help, or Family Support Services.
  
  


• Experience in facilitating family time or supervised contact sessions.
  
  


• Knowledge of child protection procedures and safeguarding legislation.
  
  


• Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care, Childcare, Family Support, or a related field.
  
  

Additional Information

• This role is office-based at One Angel Square.
  
  


• Opportunity to work closely with Social Workers and partner agencies.
  
  


• Direct engagement with families and parents is a key aspect of the role.
  
  


• Multi-agency collaboration and meeting participation are required.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £18.00 per hour (Umbrella)
  
  


• 3 Month Contract
  
  


• 37 Hours Per Week
  
  


• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
  


• Office-Based Working
  
  


• Opportunity to be part of a supportive Children's Services team
  
  


• A varied and rewarding role supporting families and children
  
  


• Potential for contract extension