Senior Family Help Worker

As a Senior Family Help Worker, you will provide leadership and guidance to Family Help Workers in their day-to-day practice, ensuring timely, high-quality, evidence-based interventions that build resilience and prevent needs from escalating. You will offer regular supervision, mentoring, and opportunities for professional development, while working closely with social work teams, schools, health services, and community partners to deliver a coordinated and effective approach to supporting families., There is an expectation that you will work from offices and be accessible to support staff. Some home working may be available, depending on service needs and location., We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will continue to be a feature of this role. However, as a management position in children's services, there is an essential requirement for regular office-based working to enable effective leadership, team oversight, partnership working, and service delivery. Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Are you passionate about empowering children and families to reach their full potential? Do you have the ability to inspire, lead, and motivate others? Family Help Teams across the county are looking to recruit full-time, permanent, committed, and compassionate Senior Family Help Workers. In these key roles, you will provide leadership and support to frontline Family Help Workers as they deliver vital services to children and families., Applicants with the relevant qualifications should be genuinely committed to delivering effective services and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. They must demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, along with the confidence to work collaboratively with partner agencies to manage risk and support vulnerable individuals., We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of early intervention, and a genuine passion for empowering both families and colleagues-someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.,

• A professional qualification in youth work (JNC Recognised) or Social Work
• Diploma/ Qualification in Careers Guidance or Level 4 in Guidance
• Diploma or equivalent level 4 qualification in relevant subject for working with children, young people and families
• Two years post-qualification experience
• An understanding of the importance of good people management, as well as experience supporting, guiding and mentoring others
• Knowledge/ understanding of child development, adolescent risk-taking behaviour and trauma-informed approaches
• Collaborative, committed, and motivated, you are a leader who values and enjoys working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
The post holder will need to travel and work flexibly to meet the demands of the role. They will demonstrate a strong commitment to their own ongoing professional development and actively contribute to wider practice improvement. As part of a supportive and dedicated team, they will help deliver services that make a meaningful and positive difference for children and families., In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post Our values - collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible - guide everything we do. We're looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Pay £39,152 - £42,839, along with a competitive salary:
• A Contributory pension.
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work.
• Flexible working policies.
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits area of the website.