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Family Support Worker, Strengthening Family Connections Team
North Somerset (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
Level 6:- £31,067 - £33,366 per annum
About Us
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Support Worker to join our Strengthening Family Connections Team who are responsible for working with families to foster strong relationships and support meaningful change. We use individualised, evidence-based interventions to address the individual needs of each family, promoting a collaborative and empowering approach to family support.
As a Family Support Worker, you will work directly with families either at the edge of care, at the edge of service, or in the work around reunification. The work will be covering the hours of 7am -8pm on a shift basis and will have flexible hybrid working opportunities.
In this role you will:
The vision and commitment of Children's Service in North Somerset ensures that a high quality and child centred approach, and clear model of practise based on building effective relationships - ensuring the right help at the right time. We are a small and friendly organisation, committed to supporting the families we work with and each other.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
About you
To be successful you will:
Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet .
How to Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Laura Mitchell-Miles on 07469 406057.
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Support Worker to join our Strengthening Family Connections Team who are responsible for working with families to foster strong relationships and support meaningful change. We use individualised, evidence-based interventions to address the individual needs of each family, promoting a collaborative and empowering approach to family support.
As a Family Support Worker, you will work directly with families either at the edge of care, at the edge of service, or in the work around reunification. The work will be covering the hours of 7am -8pm on a shift basis and will have flexible hybrid working opportunities.
In this role you will:
- Work with families and children 0-18 years and 25 SEND to complete assessments, plans and deliver short term direct work focused on the need of the family.
- Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with partner agencies within the statutory and non-statutory services to ensure a cohesive approach to preventing family breakdowns.
- Complete all required information on to our LCS recording systems
- Attend monthly supervisions and weekly team check in's as well as monthly team meetings.
The vision and commitment of Children's Service in North Somerset ensures that a high quality and child centred approach, and clear model of practise based on building effective relationships - ensuring the right help at the right time. We are a small and friendly organisation, committed to supporting the families we work with and each other.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
About you
To be successful you will:
- Be qualified at Level three or above in the relevant field.
- Have experience with working with children, young people and families.
- Have strong organisational and planning skills.
- Be confident in the delivery of 1-1 and group intervention.
- Have excellent time management skills.
- Have a flexible work approach.
- Have good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships.
- Work well within a team and one you own initiative.
- Be curious in your approach.
- And work in a way which is anti-discriminatory practise.
Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
- 2-3 days in the office
- Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
- Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Local Government Pension
- Opportunities for professional development
- Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
- Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet .
How to Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Laura Mitchell-Miles on 07469 406057.
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: Wed 04/12/2024 at 00:00
Job reference: SCHA0547