Family support worker

Class 1 Personnel are currently recruiting for Family support worker at Walsall, Brownhills for a 3 month ongoing contract 

Location: Walsall: East Locality Family Hub – Brownhills
Duration of assignment: 3 month ongoing
Working hours: 37 hours

Job description:

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide an integrated whole family approach to families with children/young people aged 0 – 19 who present multiple, complex needs which cannot be met by a single agency in a universal setting.
To assist in the delivery of robust services to children and young people who are at risk of needing specialist interventions or become Looked After by the Local Authority 
To support to the effective safeguarding of children and young people through; contribution to multiagency plans, timely identification of risks and vulnerabilities and onward referrals to the relevant Children’s Social Care Services or other agencies as appropriate.
Work flexibly to meet the needs of children and families within the borough through evidence based/evidenced informed interventions
Develop and deliver time limited individual or group work programmes of support.
To support the overall vision, ethos and aims of the Children’s Services and the Locality Hubs
To carry out a range of tasks as identified and allocated by the Senior Family Support ,Team Manager or Group ManagerMain purpose of the job role:

Enhanced DBS check is required for this post
A willingness to travel from location to location usually within Walsall but on occasions this may include out of borough travel
Lone working within an appropriate setting, including families homes, schools, community settings
Expectation to work evenings and weekends as required.
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The Post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
The council operates customer focused hybrid ways of working. This is subject to change and you may be required to work from other locations, short or long term.Role specific duties and accountabilities:

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide an integrated whole family approach to families with children/young people aged 0 – 19 who present multiple, complex needs which cannot be met by a single agency in a universal setting.
To assist in the delivery of robust services to children and young people who are at risk of needing specialist interventions or become Looked After by the Local Authority
To support to the effective safeguarding of children and young people through; contribution to multiagency plans, timely identification of risks and vulnerabilities and onward referrals to the relevant Children’s Social Care Services or other agencies as appropriate.
Work flexibly to meet the needs of children and families within the borough through evidence based/evidenced informed interventions
Develop and deliver time limited individual or group work programmes of support.
To support the overall vision, ethos and aims of the Children’s Services and the Locality Hubs
To carry out a range of tasks as identified and allocated by the Senior Family Support ,Team Manager or Group Manager Managing Quality:

To be aware of current, national and local issues relating to local government and authority insofar as they impact on the post.
To comply with the Council’s Health and Safety policy having due regard for personal safety and that of colleagues and service users. Bringing any identified hazards or concerns to the attention of your line manager.
To promote and enforce the Council’s Equalities policy, and ensure services take account of the cultural, religious and linguistic background of users and meet the relevant Equality Standard.
To adhere to the Walsall Council Code of Conduct and promote a positive public image of Walsall Council Children’s Services.
To ensure interventions on offer meet the needs of victims, young people, parents/carers of different abilities, cultural groups and ages.
To participate positively in the development and implementation of new working methods and practices.
To be aware of, and able to signpost young people and their families to, the council complaints and representation process. •
To support the development of a culture of continuous quality improvement and ambition within children’s services, including the implementation of quality standards and quality monitoring systems that are informed by the views of children and young people as well as partner agencies.Managing Information:

Prepare reports and maintain all necessary records including computerised records for administrative and statistical purposes in children’s services.
Ensure that records are secure, confidentiality is maintained in accordance with policy and that effective communication systems are maintained within the service and with partner agencies, complying with local information sharing protocols and the GDPR
Participate in individual and team development activities and team meetings.
To contribute to the development of service plans and performance objectives, targets and outcomes in accordance with the Council’s and partner agencies plans and commitments.
To be committed to promoting anti-oppressive practice.The job description is representative and the post holder must be flexible and may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the general character and grading of the post.

Driving Licence is beneficial, not essential.
Standard DBS check required. 

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for contributing to the education sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity