Family Service Coordinator (Fixed-Term Contract For 12-Months) - Ref: CH05124
Salary Scale £31,364 - £35,745 (+10% Retention Payments after 2 years, increasing at 4 and 6 years)
Families at the heart of practice
Walsall is implementing the Families First Programme, based on the National Children’s Social Care Review and Stable Homes Built on Love. To do this we are creating a combined, multi-agency locality Family Help Service, building on the strengths of Family Safeguarding model.
About the job
Family service coordinators will help us transform our service delivering Family Group Conference and Family Network Meetings as an offer to all families. Our vision is to embed family rights and decision making at the heart of everything we do. This role sees you work flexibly, focusing on meeting the needs of families and supporting them to come together, which sometimes means working outside of 9-5.
About you:
We are looking for individuals who have experience working with children, young people, and their families. You should hold a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent within a relevant professional field. You will be trained to undertake Family Group Conference and Family Network Meetings, in mediation skills, and in reducing parental conflict. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in your chosen specialism.
Our Offer:
Wellbeing is at the heart of our work. We offer specialised clinical supervision, a 9-day fortnight to support work/life balance, flexible working, and specialist employee assistance and therapeutic support when needed. Family service practitioners will also receive a 5% allowance to ensure flexibility to work with families when it works for them.
Closing date: Sunday 29th September 2024
Would you like to talk to a social worker about the realities of working in Walsall?
If so, please contact Hannah Thompson, Principal Social Worker, who will connect you with one of our practitioners at Hannah.Thompson@walsall.gov.uk or call 01922 650363.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities, and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. #J-18808-Ljbffr