Family Support Worker #RQ1671113

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

2.1 In accordance with policies and procedures provide a timely response to the identified needs of children and young people.

2.2 To act as the lead professional for an allocated case load of children and families.

2.3 Under the direction of a Practice Supervisor/Team Manager promote and use a common assessment to identify the needs children, young people and their family and lead the development of an effective multi-agency support plan.

2.4 To be responsible for a high standard of case recording that is up to date; including use of a common database.

2.5 To participate in and deliver training and initiatives in a specialist/champion area, ensuring both yourself and the team’s knowledge is kept up to date.

2.6 Within a context of persistent outreach effectively engage with children, young people and their families and actively promote their participation in assessments and support plans.

2.7 To act as a Designated Safeguarding Professional (DSP) within the Family Support Service. Developing effective multi-agency partnership working with key agencies to support children and families with identified additional needs make positive changes.

2.8 To be accountable for maintaining and improving practice and performance in line with professional developmental targets as agreed with line manager through supervision.

2.9 To provide a consistently high standard of practice and customer care

2.10 To manage and prioritise a complex caseload, ensuring appropriate escalation to line manager where necessary.

2.11 To convene, organise and chair case planning and review meetings, including acting as lead professional under a multi-agency Integrated Support Plan where appropriate.

2.12 To attend case conference meetings sharing information and with safeguarding colleagues and partners

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

• Competitive Rates of pay

• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

• Enhanced DBS completed.

• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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