To work within an integrated framework to support vulnerable children, young people and families to improve their social, physical and emotional well-being, and to take responsibility for direct and therapeutic interventions, including work with those who may be resistant to engage. To support parents and carers in over-coming barriers to help them meet the needs of their children. To deliver and co-facilitate a range of evidenced based programmes and group work in partnership with internal and external colleagues in order to support parents and carers. To engage with children, young people, and families, using a holistic approach to include them in planning, decision making and goal setting. To empower children, young people and families to contribute to the development of the service through evaluation, consultation, and feedback of services provided. To take reasonable care for own health and safety and that of other people, ensuring the implementation of appropriate procedures and practice in line with current Health & Safety legislation. To case hold work with children, young people and families with extensive needs to prevent social care intervention, in line with current Safeguarding and other relevant policies and procedures. To act as a Lead Professional where appropriate within the relevant assessment framework. To co-ordinate and chair multi-agency forums as necessary. Casework duties To case hold work with children, young people and families with extensive needs to prevent social care intervention, in line with current Safeguarding and other relevant policies and procedures. To act as a Lead Professional where appropriate within the relevant assessment framework. To co-ordinate and chair multi-agency forums as necessary. To identify risk/s and seek advice and guidance from the relevant supervisor in a timely manner. To use assessment and analytical skills to identify appropriate support packages for children, young people and families. To update and maintain appropriate data-bases and case files, to record work, write high quality reports and correspondence in agreed timescales, in line with the recording policy. To make good use of the departments information systems, entering and reading information as required, and to maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act and data sharing protocols. Partnerships and networking To understand and be committed to working in partnership with other agencies that provide universal, targeted and specialist services, to address the needs of children, young people, and their families. To contribute to the creation and maintenance of good working relationships, at all levels, with colleagues in partner agencies and other City Council Departments, and with our citizens. Work in partnership with the local community to promote and improve services that are fully inclusive and accessible to all. Team work and support To be a proactive and positive member of the team, contributing to a problem solving and teamwork approach. To attend team meetings, departmental and multi-agency forums as appropriate. To participate in the development, planning, review and evaluation of service delivery. To actively participate in individual supervision with Line Manager and any case over-sight supervision required by the relevant Specialist, incorporating a reflective practice model. To support and mentor volunteers and colleagues, including the facilitation and assessment of students undertaking their placements. Professional development To undertake training, professional learning and developmental opportunities as required. To participate and comply with Nottingham City Councils performance management procedures.