Senior Family Support Lead — Transform Young Lives

Fosterbradford; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local trust in England is seeking a Senior Family Support Worker to provide targeted support for families in need. This full-time role involves leading assessments, collaborating with multi-agency teams, and maintaining up-to-date records. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ 4 in Health & Social Care, experience working directly with families, and knowledge of anti-discriminatory practices. Competitive salary and diverse benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous employer contributions in a Local Government Pension Scheme

Competitive salary and pay progression

Real living wage as minimum pay

Supportive carer and parental policies

Enhanced leave policies

Access to Occupational Health services

Qualifications

• Experience in carrying out assessment, planning, and direct intervention with children and families.
• Experience working with children as a unit and individually.
• Knowledge of children's development.

Responsibilities

• Work with families to complete comprehensive assessments of needs.
• Engage families to ensure participation in their own assessments.
• Provide direct support using child-friendly approaches.
• Collaborate with other professionals to deliver tailored support.
• Recognize and respond to safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Assessment and planning with families

Direct intervention with children

Anti-discriminatory practice

Collaborative work with professionals

Education

NVQ 4 in Health & Social Care

Equivalent child related qualification

Job description

A local trust in England is seeking a Senior Family Support Worker to provide targeted support for families in need. This full-time role involves leading assessments, collaborating with multi-agency teams, and maintaining up-to-date records. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ 4 in Health & Social Care, experience working directly with families, and knowledge of anti-discriminatory practices. Competitive salary and diverse benefits offered.