Family Support Worker
Are you a Family Support Worker looking for a move into a progressive and forward-thinking authority, or an experienced worker with a background in supporting children and their families?
We are seeking to appoint Family Support Workers across our Childrens Social Care teams to help us deliver our vision for children and families. Our goal is for Cheshire East to be a great place for young people, where they are well supported to maximize their life chances, thrive in our care, stay safe from harm or abuse, access outstanding education, and feel prepared for adulthood.
Organisation Details
* Cheshire East Council
* Locations: Nantwich, Wilmslow, Congleton, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Middlewich, Sandbach, Alsager, Holmes Chapel
* Job Category: Children and Young People Services
* Grade: CEC NJC - Grade 7
* Salary Range: £29,269 to £32,076 per annum
* Hours per week: 37
* Weeks per year: 52.143
* Employment Type: Permanent
* Closing Date: 21/10/2024
* Reference No: E2557
Additional Information
Cheshire East offers a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to a workplace culture of shared purpose, effective leadership, and valuing our staff. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to reflect our communities.
As a Family Support Worker, you will collaborate with Social Workers and multi-agency partners to support children, young people, and families, helping them achieve their outcomes. You should have a good understanding of the challenges facing these groups, experience in partnership and direct work, and excellent communication skills. Training in the Signs of Safety model will be provided.
Cheshire East Council is dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Disclosure of any relevant convictions is required during the application process. Please check your email regularly for updates, and note that if you do not hear within four weeks of the closing date, you may not have been shortlisted. Please quote the job reference number in all correspondence.
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