The role requires extensive knowledge and skills in best practice in this field of work, and requires effective and direct close working with children, young people and adults (aged 0-25) and their families / key support networks. Providing advice guidance and practical support that is impactful and long term, and underpinned by evidenced based practice and research.
The Family Wellbeing case practitioner will take on the role of lead professional, engaging intensively with a caseload of 12-15 families who have multiple and complex needs and leading / coordinating support services across a multi-agency network of professionals within both children and adult services with the aim of reducing the full range of risk factors that may lead to developmental delays, statutory social care involvement, high risk behaviour, non-attendance at school for children and other vulnerabilities as described in the eligibility criteria for access to the service