We are working closely with Wirral MBC to assist with the appointment of a Family Support Worker, on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £16.57- £21.37 per hour

Summary:

The Family Support Worker provides intensive, evidence-based support to children, young people, and families to improve outcomes, strengthen family resilience, and prevent the escalation of need. Working across the 0–19 age range, the post holder undertakes assessments, develops and delivers tailored intervention plans, and works collaboratively with families and partner agencies to promote positive and sustainable change.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake holistic assessments and observations using approved assessment tools to identify strengths, needs, and areas requiring intervention.
• Prepare reports, assessments, and updates for meetings, reviews, and court proceedings where necessary.
• Encourage participation and engagement from children, young people, and families.
• Recognise, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns and risks affecting children and young people.
• Ensure all records comply with service standards, legislation, and data protection requirements.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification) in Social Care, Childcare, Health, Family Support, Youth Work, or a related field.

Essentials:

• Understanding of child development, family dynamics, and the challenges facing vulnerable children and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Understanding of children's social care and early intervention services.
• Experience working directly with children, young people, and families.
• Experience undertaking family assessments and developing support plans.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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