Job Title: Family Support Worker TEMPORARY ROLE Contract type: Temporary 6-months / Ongoing (though opening assignments are often, extended by clients on a longer-term basis). Sector: Local Government Department : Early Years Location: Romford Start Date: ASAP, immediate starters with a short notice period (If currently working, please state what is your current notice period on your CV or cover letter) Hours Per Week: Full-time position 35 36 37 Start Time: 9:00 AM - End Time: 17:00 PM PAYE Rate : £20.00 The main objective of this position is to collaborate with children and families alongside workers from Prevention & Intervention and other organisations to: • Provide a diverse range of services with the aim of strengthening family relationships, enhancing parenting skills, and breaking negative patterns. • Promote positive and healthy outcomes for children and young people. • Ensure safety at all times. Job Context: 1. The post holder reports to the Advanced Practitioner/ Senior Practitioner/ Practice Manager/Team Manager. 2. The post holder may have line management responsibilities for staff supervisions based on their grade and current team. 3. The post holder may be required to work outside of regular office hours occasionally. 4. The post holder will be responsible for some resources and must adhere to the Council's financial framework. Experience: • Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds, developing and delivering effective services in either the public or voluntary sector. • Experience working in partnership or cross-sector, multi-agency projects. • Experience working with families on practical parenting tasks and delivering parenting programs. • Experience preparing reports and assessments on children, including presenting to court. • Experience in contact work.