Family Support Worker - West Area Team
Location: Coundon Office, 82 Moseley Avenue, Coventry, CV6 1AB
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: £15.58 per hour
Contract: 3-Month contract with a view to be extended
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Coventry City Council as a Family Support Worker.
As a Family Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting children, young people, and families who are facing challenges. Working as a Key Worker, you will assess needs, develop support plans, and provide tailored interventions to help families build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of children with additional needs, ensuring effective support plans are in place.
* Build strong, trusting relationships with families to encourage engagement and positive change.
* Work in partnership with social workers and other professionals to deliver integrated support.
* Conduct assessments in line with local policies and national guidance.
* Provide individual and group-based interventions to children and families.
What We're Looking For:
Experience working directly with children, young people, and families in a statutory or voluntary setting.
A strong understanding of child development, safeguarding, and the challenges families face, including mental health issues, domestic abuse, substance misuse, and poverty.
Ability to assess needs and create structured, goal-driven support plans.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
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