We are looking for a number of family support workers to work for various local authorities in London. The various roles will include:
Role Purpose:
- To deliver a service to vulnerable families, children and young people, including;
- delivery of assessment, planning and intervention packages to vulnerable families, children and young people;
- provide young people leaving care with support and guidance and promote independence;
- identify and overcome barriers to accessing appropriate local universal and targeted services in order to improve outcomes;
- delivery in line with Council, Directorate and Service strategies, plans and policies; in compliance with relevant legislation, as well as good practice standards set down by the local authority, to high professional standards and through the effective management of resources
- Objectives of the role:
- To deliver family services within the aims and objectives of relevant plans of the Local Authority, local and national legislative guidance, policies and initiatives. Operate within the Council’s policies and procedures to ensure the provision of high quality services, appropriate to the changing needs of children and families. To meet statutory obligations and duties in relation to Children in Need, Child Protection and Young People Leaving Care. To ensure that the service is access...