Family Link Keyworker – Children with Disabilities – Croydon Council
Permanent – 36 hours per week
The Opportunity
The postholder will deliver an intensive, targeted, and high-quality whole family service for Croydon families with disabled children and young people at risk of poor outcomes or within statutory service.
Through comprehensive assessments of need, the worker will help families make informed decisions about necessary changes. Work will be guided by SMART planning and supported by the Strengthening Families approach. By working family-centred and holistically, staff will aim to improve outcomes and life chances for children, young people, and their families.
The team supports families within Croydon and those with children placed outside the borough, working occasionally with families in other parts of Croydon to ensure timely access to services.
The role involves contributing to a service for families with children and young people who are at risk of poor outcomes or require high-need intervention, working in an integrated, partnership-focused manner to increase family resilience and independence, reducing the need for intensive support.
Responsibilities include engaging and maintaining families in the program, taking the Lead Professional role, and managing a caseload to ensure effective intervention and progress. The role also involves collaborating with multi-agency practitioners to support families in accessing community learning and services, including early learning and education, using the Strengthening Families framework.
About You
You should have significant experience or qualifications in relevant fields such as Social Work, Teaching, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Youth Work, Counselling, Probation, Health Professions, Education, or Early Years.
You should possess knowledge of recent research and evidence-based practices related to family work and be familiar with approaches for working with families with children and young people with complex needs, including disabilities.
You should be capable of working independently with families in various environments, including their homes and outside core hours. Practical skills in supporting families through activities like cooking, establishing routines, setting boundaries, and modelling positive parenting are essential.
Benefits
You will be valued for your skills and supported by a team of experienced professionals and Croydon Council's management. Benefits include:
* Highly competitive compensation package
* Accredited Systemic Practice training
* A range of CPD opportunities
* 29-31 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the option to purchase additional leave
* A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
* Opportunities for professional growth and specialisation
* Wellbeing investments
* Access to Employee Discount schemes
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to promote work-life balance
Disclaimer
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all community sections. We guarantee interviews for disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
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