Family Support Worker - Families Together Service

Local Authority | 2 Month Contract

Contract: 2 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Combination of Office and Home Working based on Service and Family Needs

Driving Licence: Required (DVLA Check Required)

DBS: Enhanced DBS Required

We are seeking a skilled Family Support Worker to join the Families Together Service within a Local Authority in Solihull. This role involves collaborating with Social Workers and Team Managers to deliver practical and focused support to vulnerable children, young people, and families. Your efforts will be crucial in enhancing outcomes, ensuring safeguarding, and managing multi-agency interventions to facilitate positive and lasting changes for families.

• Conduct Early Help Assessments and create effective support plans.
• Lead and facilitate Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings.
• Assist Social Workers with assessments, home visits, and data collection.
• Provide direct interventions and practical assistance to children, young people, and families.
• Serve as the Lead Professional when necessary and coordinate multi-agency support.
• Oversee family contact sessions and compile observation reports.
• Keep accurate case records, assessments, and reports.
• Participate in safeguarding, child protection, and care planning processes.
• Attend professional meetings and court proceedings as needed.
• Draft written statements and reports.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for families.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children, young people, and families in Early Help, Family Support, or Children's Services.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection protocols.
• Proficiency in conducting assessments and developing support plans.
• Experience in report writing and maintaining precise case records.
• Experience in a multi-agency setting.
• Ability to effectively manage a caseload.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Capability to engage positively with vulnerable children, young people, and families.
• Possession of a Full UK Driving Licence.

• 2 Month Contract
• Full-Time Hours
• Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Enhanced DBS Required
• Opportunity to work within a supportive Families Together Service
• A diverse and rewarding role supporting vulnerable children and families
• Potential for contract extension

Ideal for candidates with experience as a Family Support Worker, Early Help Worker, Family Intervention Worker, Children's Support Worker, Family Practitioner, Parenting Support Worker, Child and Family Worker, or Community Family Support Worker.