Job Title: Early Help Family Worker
Service: Team around the Family
Division: Team Around the Family- Children and Families
Halton's Short Break Service for Children with Disabilities has a small team of enthusiastic and dedicated workers who are committed to improving the lives of disabled children and their families. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to provide services that enable families of children with disabilities 0-18 years to have an improved quality of life within their communities. You will have a key role in establishing the needs of children with disabilities and supporting them to access short break services that will best meet those needs.
You must have a working knowledge of relevant government legislation, guidance and local procedures relating to disabled children, their carers and safeguarding. You should have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues from other organisations, including social care, health, education, commissioned services and the voluntary sector.
The Early Help Family Worker role includes that of Lead Professional to complete MAP and Short Breaks assessments, coordinate services and implement & review action plans. You will ensure that the voice of the child influences their support plan and will be working with other professionals to provide a holistic and person centred approach to supporting the child and their family.
You will manage an individual caseload and as such be able to pr...