Family Support Worker
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Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a range of cases for young people and support their families through the transition into adulthood.
- Collaborate closely via joint working with Children’s Services and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) teams.
- Develop comprehensive, person-centred Transition Support Plans tailored to each young person's needs.
- Undertake regular case reviews and complete formal Adult Social Care Assessments.
- Attend and contribute to Looked After Children (LAC) review meetings.
- Carry out safeguarding triage and initial information gathering to ensure young people are protected.
- Represent the service at relevant meetings with multi-agency partner services.
- Participate in and receive support to attend court hearings when required.
- What We Are Looking For (About You):
- Experience working with young people with disabilities, individuals with SEND or Care Leavers.
- Knowledge of both Children’s legislation and Adult social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with families during times of change.
- Excellent report writing skills for assessments and support plans.
- A relevant qualification in health, social care, youth work, or equivalent experience.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary up to £43,449.
- A healthy work-life balance with regular flexible working, including 2 days working from home.
- A supportive team environment with regular supervision and excellent training opportunities.
- Support and mentoring for specialized tasks like attending court hearings.
- Access to a local government pension scheme and generous annual leave.
- How to Apply: Please submit your supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the job description. Closing Date: Sunday, 1 st November 2026.
- To view the Family Support Worker role profile please Click here.
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