Disability Family Intervention Worker

About the job

Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 a year pro rata

Hours per week: 24

Contract type:
Permanent

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with a range of disabilities, young people and their families? Do you have the skills, knowledge and commitment to support vulnerable families and their children to achieve the best possible outcomes?

Luton Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Disability Family Intervention Worker to join our Short Breaks team.

In this rewarding role, you will provide a wide range of support to disabled children, young people and their families. You will undertake direct work with children & young people within the short breaks unit building positive relationships that promotes wellbeing, independence and resilience. You will support personal & health care needs of individuals and be able to support young people with social & communication difficulties & complex behaviours.

Working closely with partner agencies, commissioned services and multi‑agency professionals, you will contribute to achieving positive outcomes for children, young people and their families. You will be responsible for assessing and analysing needs in partnership with families, developing clear plans and targets, and preparing concise reports that support effective decision‑making and safeguarding.

The successful candidate will be able to make needs‑led and safe decisions regarding the support and protection of children and young people. You will implement, monitor and review care programmes, undertake carers’ assessments and mental capacity assessments, and ensure that all casework is accurately recorded using IT systems in a timely manner.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

• Experience of working with children, young people with a range of disabilities and their families.
• Experience in a care or similar setting
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child development and family support practices.
• Strong assessment, planning and report‑writing skills.
• The ability to analyse information and make informed, needs‑led decisions.
• Experience of implementing and reviewing support or care programmes.
• Knowledge of carers’ assessments and mental capacity assessments.
• Excellent communication and partnership‑working skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Confidence in using IT systems to maintain accurate records.

At Luton Council, we are committed to supporting our staff through ongoing professional development and training. You will have access to a range of learning opportunities relevant to children and family services, helping you to develop your skills and progress your career.

If you are committed to improving outcomes for disabled children and their families and want to be part of a supportive and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Luton.

• From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
• Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3× salary death in service grant
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part‑time hours and alternative working patterns
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.