Family Outreach Worker; Edge Of Care); Social And Healthcare Qualified

To work directly with children and families in their own homes and communities, identifying the appropriate interventions/tools to deliver positive outcomes.

This includes working early mornings, evenings and some weekends when the need arises.

To contribute to holistic assessments of need and devise and implement appropriate plans for babies, children, young people and families. Competency Based Job Profile Edge of Care Worker Version.

To key work families with a range of complex needs such as drugs, alcohol, mental health, domestic abuse to support and motivate them to make changes to improve outcomes for children / young people.

To review our support package on a regular basis to track and show progress, including children, young people, families and partner agencies as appropriate, working in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families.

To maintain accurate up to date and appropriate records using electronic systems and equipment on line with GDPR regulations.

To write reports and attend meetings, reviews court etc. as required, representing the department.

To contribute to timely advice giving, screening and referral processes so families are supported at the right time and at the right level to make and sustain changes to keep their children/young people safe. Including with appropriate supervision making decisions and recommendations regarding the needs of children, young people and families

To ensure the appropriate participation of children and young people in their own plans.

To undertake all duties commensurate to the nature and level of the post at initial place of work or any other venue.

To engage in professional supervision, appraisal, team and practice development in line with Bradford Behaviours.

To participate in your own continuing personal and professional development, through attendance at mandatory training and refreshers appropriate to the role, including any training, study and research projects aimed at professional and service development.

To comply with all policies and procedures, guidelines & codes of practice as laid down by the Council, Children’s Services and contributing to review as required..

Contribute to the support of students, apprenticeships, trainees and volunteers.

Be responsible for access to petty cash. This may also include, where required, the post holder applying for and using a Procurement Card in line with the Council’s policies and procedures. You will be responsible for access to equipment and property used in course of your duti