Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced
Children’s Support Worker
to join a Children’s Social Care service, providing practical and social support to
children, young people and families aged 0–25
.

You will work alongside qualified Social Workers and partner agencies to safeguard vulnerable children, support care planning and deliver direct interventions that promote positive outcomes, wellbeing and resilience.

• Provide practical and direct support to children, young people and families in their homes and the community.
• Contribute to assessments, care planning and reviews, maintaining a
  child-centred approach
  .
• Undertake home visits, welfare checks and safeguarding visits, identifying and reporting risks appropriately.
• Support children subject to
  Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children plans
  .
• Support and supervise family contact in line with agreed care plans, including transport where required.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and serious risks.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency support where required to help keep children safe.
• Support Social Workers during
  Section 47 Child Protection Enquiries
  and other safeguarding activity.
• Help children and young people transition and settle into new homes and placements.
• Advocate for children and young people and support them to participate in decisions affecting their lives.
• Provide practical support, signposting and referrals to appropriate services.
• Work collaboratively with Social Workers, partner agencies and community organisations.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality case records and information.
• Provide practical and administrative support to qualified Social Workers as required.
• Contribute to court-related work, supervision, team meetings and ongoing professional development.

You will have experience of working with
children, young people and families
, ideally within a social care, safeguarding, residential, family support or community setting.

You will need:

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to recognise and report risk appropriately.
• A child-centred and strengths-based approach.
• The ability to remain calm and effective in challenging or crisis situations.
• Good partnership-working skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Good recording and administrative skills.
• An understanding of child development, wellbeing, resilience and emotional needs.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice.

Candidates will be required to provide
relevant qualifications, satisfactory references and a complete employment history, including explanations for any gaps
, in line with the requirements of the role.

Enhanced DBS clearance will be required where applicable.