* Do you have experience of working directly with disabled children, young people and their families?
* Are you enthusiastic, caring and positive with strong communication skills?
* Do you want to make a difference to the lives of families in Stockton-on-Tees?
Then look no further and apply now!
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Family Worker to join our Disabled Children’s Team.
We want to empower families to be the best they can be, and in this role, you will be a crucial part of our team, improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.
We are looking for an exceptional, enthusiastic and organised individual to work alongside Social Workers and multi-agency colleagues to provide children and their families with the help and support they need to make positive sustained change.
In this role, you will build longer term relationships with children and their families, hold reviews of the child’s agreed care package and be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of respite, support and other services to disabled children and their families, as outlined in the care plan following a social workers assessment of need. You will also evaluate the effectiveness of the package of support in meeting the identified needs and make any recommendation to the Team Manager for a social care re-assessment of need as appropriate.
Experience of direct work with children, young people and their families is essential as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills. Emotional resilience and the ability to have difficult conversations are also crucial to this role.
We will support you to flourish and be the best you can, delivering high-quality services and working closely with professionals from a range of agencies to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the advert.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
* A competitive salary of up to£33,699
* 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
* Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
* Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers
If you want to chat more about the role before you apply, then please get in touch with Julie Allison, Service Lead by emailing julie.allison@stockton.gov.uk
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