We are looking for a part time Ukrainian Family Worker to join our Family Help Team. The role will be based in Wareham and work across the Purbeck Locality and be offered as fixed term position unti l end of March 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to support adults and children arriving from Ukraine and staying with hosts in Dorset, ensuring our guests arrive safely and have all they need to settle into life in Dorset. T he postholder will undertake welfare checks as part of our duties to provide support to adults and children arriving from Ukraine, to ensure they are safe and well in their host families and are connected to the communities they live in (e.g., GP registration, early years provision, school places, positive activities). Welfare checks will be undertaken for both adults and adults travelling with children. Y ou will be working with a supportive team who have a wealth of knowledge and skills that you will be able to learn from. You will be part of our Pathfinder model where we work in an integrated team alongside our social care colleagues. We need people who are energetic and quick learners to join the existing teams. You will be supporting our Family Help team, which will involve direct work with children and their families; creating, supporting and contributing to multi-agency plans and interventions to improve outcomes and life chances for children and young people in Dorset. You will get to work for a County Council that values career progression and gives staff opportunities to develop their careers. The postholder may identify a need for ongoing early help and will undertake Child and Family Assessments and an early help plan with the family to ensure they receive the right help at the right time. You will need to be a caring and considerate person who wants the very best for children, young people and their families. You will be an excellent communicator, be able to organise your time well and willing to work around the needs of families. This role will be responsible for the delivery of support to children, young people and families in localities, taking a whole family approach. At Grade 8 the post holder will: Undertake Welfare Checks for both adults and adults travelling with children from Ukraine. Deliver direct work with children, young people, parents and families in the family home and other community locations. Convene and attend Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings, family plan and reviews. Use relevant case management systems, databases and business intelligence tools as directed by the team manager. Provide information, advice and guidance to children, young people and families Co-work cases with other professionals including social workers. Assess parenting skills and help to build physical and emotional caring abilities through a range of practical activities Deliver parenting and behaviour management support to children and families Keep up to date with knowledge of local service provision Coach, mentor and motivate families to make and sustain change Support families during crisis situations Support schools in the local area by being their link worker between family help and schools. You will have experience of working with and supporting children and or families You will be dedicated to improving outcomes for Dorset's children and young people You will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and used to working in a fast paced environment You will be able to work as part of a team and also use your own initiative. Further Information For further information, please contact [email protected] This is a part time role at 18.50 hours per week. This role is fixed term until March 2026. This post requires significant travel. 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At Dorset Council we: provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents have ambitious aspirations are excited about our future care about Dorset and all the people who live here know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success You will: have access to a range of employee benefits be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role. 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