Job Details
The Children & Family Service has completed a service redesign to ensure services offer both an early help and support alongside core statutory services to improve outcomes for children, young people and families in Fife. Early Help and Support Teams (EH&S Teams) are based across the 7 localities in Fife, delivering a range of earlier intervention services to children in need to address wellbeing needs, concerns and emerging risks. The support will consist of a family-based assessment, direct 1-1 support, family decision making and a range of group work opportunities. The core components of the EH&S Teams are outlined below:
1. Initial assessment underpinned by a whole family approach
2. Development of a family plan which is co-produced with families as part of a relational approach
3. 1-1 support in family homes/EH&S base underpinned by a family decision making model
4. Delivery of group work (. Incredible Years, Mellow, Triple P)
5. Pre-birth support and assessment (including caregivers using harmful substances)
6. Collaborative work with Primary & Secondary Schools through formal partnership meetings. (. thematic group work, partnership training etc)
7. Collaborative work with Health Visiting Teams, CLD, Housing and Third sector organisations.
8. Development of community initiatives based on thematic priorities
Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
Educated to SCQF level 9 which includes a Degree or equivalent in Education; Social Work; Community Education
The individual should have:
9. Significant experience and skills in delivering children’s services
10. Knowledge of practice models; assessment frameworks and standards
11. Experience in Child Protection
12. Experience of working with vulnerable young people and adults
13. Supervisory skills
14. Motivational skills