We are seeking a committed and compassionate TAF (Team Around the Family) Worker to deliver direct early help and family support services to children, young people, and their families.
The role focuses on promoting family resilience, improving outcomes, and preventing the need for more intensive interventions, in line with national Families First guidance and local service standards.
Deliver consistent and high-quality support to referred families through the FACT (Families Achieving Change Together) service.
Undertake comprehensive assessments of need and risk and develop support plans accordingly.
Facilitate and chair multi-agency meetings to agree, implement, and monitor support plans.
Work directly with children, young people, and their carers to strengthen family relationships.
Use motivational and strengths-based approaches to encourage engagement and behaviour change.
Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with safeguarding procedures.
Maintain accurate electronic and physical case records and provide regular updates and reports to management.
Attend reviews, case conferences, and contribute to service development.
Participate in regular supervision and maintain ongoing professional development.
Assist in achieving service performance targets and contribute to the annual service planning.
Requirements include:
1. Experience of working directly with children, young people, and/or families in a support or early help setting.
2. Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and family assessment processes.
3. Ability to manage a caseload, chair meetings, and coordinate support plans.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with multi-agency professionals and diverse families.
5. Skilled in motivational techniques to support family engagement and empowerment.
6. Competent in using IT systems for case recording and reporting.
7. Awareness of relevant legislation, national standards, and best practices in family support.
8. Ability to work independently and under supervision with a flexible and proactive approach.
9. Enhanced DBS required.
Note: Registration with Social Care Wales is NOT essential.
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