Job Description
Location: Bury
Contract: Fixed Term – 3 Months
Hours: Full-time (35 hrs/week)
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 8:45 AM–5:00 PM (flexibility required between 7 AM–8 PM, including occasional weekends)
Hybrid Working: Minimum 3 days office/community-based; up to 2 days WFH by request
Driver: preferred
Qualification: Level 3 or above in Health / Social Care
We are seeking an experienced and resilient practitioner to support children and young people aged 8–18 who are on the edge of care. You will work intensively with families facing complex challenges, aiming to strengthen relationships and prevent care escalation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Hold key worker responsibility for up to 7 families
* Conduct whole-family assessments and co-produce SMART plans
* Deliver trauma-informed and restorative interventions
* Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners
* Maintain accurate records reflecting the child’s voice
Requirements:
* Level 3 or above qualification in Health, Social Care, or related field
* Significant experience working with vulnerable children and families
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, child development, and family dynamics
* Ability to engage resistant children and promote positive change
If you are committed to keeping families together and improving outcomes for children, we welcome your application.