Turnaround Family Worker
Listed on 2026-10-01
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Youth Development, Human Services/ Social Work, Child Protection
Turnaround Family Worker
Location:
Station Road Centre, Barkingside, Ilford
Contract:
Agency / Interim - Maternity Cover
Hours:
36 hours per week
Service:
Youth Justice & Targeted Prevention
The London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an experienced and passionate Turnaround Family Worker to join its Youth Justice & Targeted Prevention Service on a temporary maternity cover basis.
This is an opportunity to work directly with children, young people and families experiencing complex challenges, providing intensive support and interventions to prevent offending, reduce anti-social behaviour and achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities- Undertake holistic family assessments and identify support needs.
- Develop and deliver tailored intervention and support plans.
- Deliver parenting interventions on a one-to-one, family and group basis.
- Act as the Responsible Officer for Parenting Orders.
- Provide practical and emotional support to children, young people and families.
- Work with social care, education, health, police, probation and community partners.
- Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action.
- Promote resilience, independence and positive behavioural change.
- Maintain accurate case records and contribute to Youth Justice assessments and planning.
- Undertake direct work across homes, schools, community and youth justice settings.
You will have significant experience working with children, young people and families, ideally within youth justice, targeted prevention or a similar setting.
You will have:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Social Care, Counselling, Youth Work or a related field.
- Experience undertaking family assessments and delivering interventions.
- Knowledge of child development, challenging behaviour and family dynamics.
- Experience working within a multi-agency environment.
- Strong communication, relationship-building and case-recording skills.
- Knowledge of Parenting Orders and youth justice interventions.
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality and anti-discriminatory practice.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
Experience with evidence-based parenting programmes such as Triple P or Strengthening Families, alongside knowledge of restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
Enhanced DBS clearance is required. Flexible working, including evenings and occasional weekends, may be required.
Mandatory:
Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK
For more information, contact Natasha Haddon
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