Family Support Worker DAAT Team
Job Location:
Northamptonshire - UK
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Job Summary
- Assist Social Workers in implementing interventions for children and families.
- Conduct direct work with parents and carers to enhance parenting and family dynamics.
- Offer guidance on budgeting and financial management.
- Implement interventions addressing domestic abuse and promoting healthy relationships.
- Support team duty functions as needed.
- Facilitate and supervise family time sessions when necessary.
- Participate in child-focused meetings reviews and multi-agency discussions.
- Collaborate with partner agencies and professionals.
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
- Contribute to assessments support plans and intervention strategies.
- Foster positive outcomes for children and families through strengths-based practices.
- Identify and appropriately escalate safeguarding concerns.
- Experience working with children young people and families.
- Background in providing parenting support and family interventions.
- Understanding of safeguarding practices and working with vulnerable families.
- Experience in supporting families affected by domestic abuse.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-agency setting.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping capabilities.
- Competence in managing competing demands and prioritizing tasks.
- Experience in attending professional meetings and collaborating with Social Workers.
- Proficiency in IT and administrative tasks.
- Previous experience in Childrens Services Early Help or Family Support Services.
- Experience in facilitating family time or supervised contact sessions.
- Knowledge of child protection procedures and safeguarding legislation.
- Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care Childcare Family Support or a related field.
- This role is office-based at One Angel Square.
- Opportunity to work closely with Social Workers and partner agencies.
- Direct engagement with families and parents is a key aspect of the role.
- Multi-agency collaboration and meeting participation are required.
- 18.00 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3 Month Contract
- 37 Hours Per Week
- Bi-Weekly Pay
- Office-Based Working
- Opportunity to be part of a supportive Childrens Services team
- A varied and rewarding role supporting families and children
- Potential for contract extension
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Requirements: Experience working with children young people and families. Experience providing parenting support and family-based interventions. Knowledge of safeguarding practices and working with vulnerable families. Experience supporting families affected by domestic abuse. Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Excellent organisational and record-keeping abilities. Ability to manage competing demands and prioritise workload effectively. Experience attending professional meetings and working alongside Social Workers. Good IT and administrative skills. Desirable Previous experience within Childrens Services Early Help or Family Support Services. Experience facilitating family time or supervised contact sessions. Knowledge of child protection procedures and safeguarding legislation. Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care Childcare Family Support or a related field. Additional Office-based role requiring attendance at One Angel Square. Opportunity to work closely with Social Workers and partner agencies. Direct work with families and parents is a core part of the role. Multi-agency working and meeting attendance required. Whats on Offer 18.00 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract 37 Hours Per Week Bi-Weekly Pay Office-Based Working Opportunity to work within a supportive Childrens Services team Varied and rewarding role supporting families and children Potential contract extension Ideal for candidates with experience as a Family Support Worker Early Help Worker Parenting Support Worker Family Intervention Worker Childrens Support Worker Family Practitioner Child and Family Worker Contact Supervisor or Childrens Services Support Worker.
