Family Service Coordinator (Fixed-Term Contract For 12-Months) - Ref: CH07924
Salary Scale £32,654 - £37,035 (+10% Retention Payments after 2 years, increasing at 4 and 6 years)
Families at the heart of practice
Walsall is implementing the Families First Programme, based on the National Children’s Social Care Review and Stable Homes Built on Love. To do this we are creating a combined, multi-agency locality Family Help Service, building on the strengths of Family Safeguarding model.
About the job
Family service coordinators will help us transform our service delivering Family Group Conference and Family Network Meetings as an offer to all families. Our vision is to embed family rights and decision making at the heart of everything we do.
This role sees you work flexibly, your focus will be meeting the needs of families and supporting them to come together, which sometimes means this will be outside of 9-5.
About you:
We are looking for individuals who hold experience of working with children, young people and their families. We would look for an individual who holds a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent within a relevant professional field. You will be trained to undertake Family Group Conference and Family Network Meetings, in mediation skills and in reducing parental conflict. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in your chosen specialism.
Our Offer:
Wellbeing is at the heart of our work. We offer specialised clinical supervision, a 9 day fortnight to support work/life balance, flexible working and specialist employee assistance and therapeutic support when it is needed. Family service practitioners will also receive 5% allowance to ensure flexibility to work with families when it works for them.
Closing date: Sunday 20th December 2024
Would you like to talk to a social worker about the realities of working in Walsall?
If so, please contact Hannah Thompson, Principal Social Worker, who will connect you with one of our practitioners
Hannah.Thompson@walsall.gov.uk 01922 650363
Note: Walsall is an innovative and creative local authority, ensuring practitioners have the right support to grow and develop. We’re committed to creating a culture of supporting families to overcome challenges and to stay together and thrive.
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children and young people entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. #J-18808-Ljbffr