Family Support & Mediation Worker

Position: Family Support & Mediation Worker
Location: Southwark

Central Recruitment is working with a prominent national homelessness charity, whose work includes supporting and accommodating young people.

Our client is currently recruiting for a Family Support & Mediation Worker to work in the Southwark area for a service that delivers a Reconnect, family support and mediation service across London.

* 2 - 3 days per week

* Monday - Friday

* Shifts:

08:00 - 18:00 (flexible shifts available)

* Temporary: until the end of March

 * £15.88 per hour (£14.17 per hour, with £1.71 holiday pay)

Key responsibilities:

* Work with young people aged 11-25 and families who are experiencing family difficulties and at risk of homelessness

* Provide personalised support and 1:1 or joint party mediation to improve understanding and communication, reduce conflict and strengthen relationships

* Hold a caseload of 5 - 11 families, preventing family breakdown and promoting the service

* Work with clients in a variety of situations, including young people at school and in temporary or supported accommodation

* Process referrals and maintain a full caseload of clients

* Complete risk and needs assessments, action plans and outcome measures with families

* Build strong partnerships with regional services and local authorities to strengthen referral pathways

* Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with monitoring and operational standards

* Work with statutory agencies on safeguarding matters and advocate for young people and families when required

What we’re looking for:

* Significant experience supporting young people and families in crisis, using a reflective, creative and strengths-based approach

* Experience managing an independent caseload with strong organisational and administrative skills

* Experience completing risk and needs assessments and support plans

* Understanding of issues related to youth homelessness

* Ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues and external agencies

* Experience delivering mediation to families in conflict

* Strong understanding of professional boundaries and impartial practice

* Willingness and ability to travel and work across multiple London locations

Please note:

* This role will be based at the Head Office in Southwark but travel will be required to different boroughs in London for mediation.

* Travel expenses can be claimed for this role

* This role involves lone working

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Current valid right to work in the UK

* Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

* Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position