Blackpool
Join the Blackpool Family Safeguarding Team as a Family Worker. This role is crucial in providing support and direct intervention to families under statutory plans or through Early Help Assessments. You will be part of a dynamic team, working under the direction of a Team Manager, to ensure positive outcomes for families in need. Day-to-day of the role: • Conduct home visits and work directly with parents/families to ensure positive outcomes., • Perform whole family assessments using evidence-based tools to evaluate risk and resilience factors., • Co-produce plans with families and other agencies, focusing on SMART, outcomes-driven goals., • Lead formal multi-agency reviews adhering to practice standards., • Deliver practical interventions and maintain accurate case file records that reflect the child's voice., • Organise and participate in group work with parents and/or children., • Provide reports for assessments, review meetings, court proceedings, and other requirements., • Support the development of the Family Hub model and contribute to team meetings and planning processes., • Level 3 qualification in a relevant area (Social Care, Health, Education, Childcare, or Community) - Essential, • Accreditation in an Evidence-Based Programme (e.g., parenting, domestic abuse) - Desirable, • Experience in completing specialist assessments (e.g., PAMS, AIM) - Desirable, • Proven communication skills and the ability to develop and sustain professional relationships - Essential, • Experience working with vulnerable children and their families in a relevant setting - Essential, • Knowledge of child development and safeguarding - Essential, • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and in partnership with parents - Essential, • Hybrid working model with the possibility of condensed working hours., • Staff parking at reduced rates., • Opportunities for professional development and training. If you are interested in this role please apply today!