Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Family Intervention Worker / Family Case Worker to join a Local Authority based in Chester.
This is a temporary opportunity working with families experiencing multiple and complex challenges, providing intensive support, advocacy and guidance to improve outcomes for children and young people.
Location: Chester – borough-wide travel required
Hours: Full-time (flexible working, including occasional evenings and weekends)
Contract: Temporary
DBS: Enhanced DBS with Children's and Adults Barred List checks required
Travel: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of families experiencing multiple and complex needs.
- Lead and participate in Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings and develop holistic assessments and SMART action plans.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions to parents, carers and children to encourage positive behavioural changes.
- Support families in overcoming barriers and accessing appropriate services.
- Advocate for families and coordinate support from statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Work with families experiencing challenges including addiction, offending behaviour, mental health issues, homelessness and unemployment.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to improve outcomes for children and families.
- Challenge partner agencies where necessary to ensure families receive appropriate support.
- Maintain accurate case records, including children's views and lived experiences.
- Undertake home visits and work flexibly across the borough.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with children, young people and families.
- Experience managing complex cases and coordinating support from multiple agencies.
- Experience supporting individuals facing challenges such as addiction, homelessness, offending behaviour and mental health issues.
- Strong knowledge of child development, safeguarding and assessment frameworks.
- Ability to work independently and manage a demanding caseload.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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