At West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce and are committed to improving our services for children and families in West Sussex. You will join us at a key time in our improvement journey, while we focus on delivering flawless family support and driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan.
The Early Help Service is an integral part of the Children, Young People and Learning Directorate. We work with children, families, and young people to help ensure that every child is supported to achieve his or her potential. Working collaboratively with social care so that all children and families are accessing the right help and protection from the most appropriate part of children's services.
Salary: £27,334 - £29,777 per annum
Working Pattern: Full time (37 hours per week) Contract: PermanentLocation: Chichester area
Interview date: 1st August 2024
You must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.
As a Family Support Worker, you will be assessing the needs of children, young people, and families to access, coordinate and deliver the support they need. You will work to improve their outcomes and lived experience, helping prevent their difficulties from becoming irreversible.
Key to this role is delivering direct work and interventions through our Whole Family Approach process tailored around a range of issues that children, young people, and their families may experience.
We are looking for someone with experience of working with children, young people and/or families, who has emotional resilience and a passion for supporting a diverse range people in our communities.
Experience and Skills
Key Skills:
1. Works effectively with families in crisis, managing own and others' anxieties and working within the boundaries of the role.
2. Manage casework effectively with children/young people and their families, establishing needs, setting objectives, and reviewing progress.
3. Engage and work creatively in partnership with children/young people and their families, in order to effect positive and lasting change.
4. Work in an empowering way with families, focusing on their collective strengths and resources.
5. Reflect on own practice and to learn from experience.
6. Analyse and interpret complex information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions.
Qualifications and/or experience:
* NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification, demonstrating that level of ability in working with children/young people and families or relevant experience. Relevant organisational knowledge of systems, procedures and policies associated with operating a client focused service.
* Significant experience of working with children/young people and their families in a crisis situation.
* Experience of working in a multi-agency context, demonstrating an awareness of differing roles and responsibilities and effective methods of collaboration.
* Knowledge of child and adolescent development and age-appropriate behaviour relevant to the Early Help service.
* Understanding of current childcare legislation and policy.
* Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.
* Valid and full driving licence and access to a vehicle/ability to travel around the county independently.
Rewards and Benefits
For a full list, you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.
How to apply
The reference number for this role is CAFHE05263.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Katrina Middleton at .
To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, referring to the key skills listed in the advert and job description.