We are looking for experienced Higher level family support workers that can provide intensive support to vulnerable children and their families that are opened to the safeguarding service. Leading on evidence based intervention, working to address complex issues like, domestic abuse and mental health and substance abuse. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. Position Summary: Using professional knowledge and skills to work in partnership with other practitioner/professionals, children, young people and their families; using a common assessment to identify and where appropriate be the lead practitioner to coordinate the implementation of a multi-agency plan of intervention. To lead and work within a multi-disciplinary and professional integrated family support and safeguarding service to provide a timely response to the needs of children, young people and their families; acting in accordance with local policies, procedures and priorities. To achieve good outcomes for children and families through coordination and delivery of early help work across Family Support/Think Family. Under the direction of a Practice Supervisor/Team Manager promote and use a common assessment to identify the needs children, young people and their family and lead the development of an effective multi-agency support plan. To act as a Designated Safeguarding Professional (DSP) within the Family Support Service. Developing effective multi-agency partnership working with key agencies to support children and families with identified additional needs make positive changes. To act as a champion in a specific practice area (e.g. domestic violence, substance misuse, disability, parenting etc.) on behalf of the team/service delivering workshops and providing advice and support where relevant. To deliver evidenced based interventions to positively effect change that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children and young people. To be responsible for a high standard of case recording that is up to date; including use of a common database.