About the Role
Senior Support Worker - (DBIT North)
Fixed Term, Full Time – 12 month secondment or fixed term contract opportunity.
£25,395 to £32,131 per annum. Location: Colchester. Working style: Community-based worker.
Children and Families Service is recognised as a service where social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion. We protect children from neglect and abuse, promoting development and well‑being of children, young people and their families. Working with partners, we deliver early help, family support and effective social work interventions that build resilience and enable families to look forward to a brighter future.
The Divisional Based Intervention (D‑BIT) Service, established in 2012, has a proven evidence base for improving outcomes for young people and their families. D‑BIT Core teams work across the four quadrants, focusing on children aged 8 to 17. We use a Solution Focused intervention to support families in communicating, building on strengths and ensuring children can remain safely at home. Caseloads are small, offering frequent engagement with families.
Accountabilities
* Deliver Solution Focused interventions with whole families, working jointly with DBIT colleagues to support families to stay together where possible.
* Liaise with other agencies and services to ensure consistency of approach and avoid duplication.
* Record work and activity in line with the service’s procedures and policies.
* Prepare reports for relevant meetings, including Child in Need and Child Protection meetings.
* Maintain high standards of professional practice and personal behaviour, building confidence in the services offered.
* Collaborate with DBIT colleagues, frontline social workers, managers and other professionals to improve outcomes for children.
* Participate in professional supervision as per Children and Families policy and DBIT supervision processes.
* Support and attend planned activities facilitated by the DBIT service for families, including one residential activity per year that may require an overnight stay.
* Attend training and development events as required.
* Work in line with ECC Equality and Diversity policy and Children and Families Anti‑Racist strategy.
* Work flexibly according to business needs and in accordance with health and safety policies.
* Be committed to evidence‑based practice.
* Undertake additional tasks as required within the overall grading and responsibility of the post.
Essential Requirements
* Experience of working in a supportive relationship with children, young people and families.
* Ability to work in line with Essex Safeguarding Children’s Board procedures.
* NVQ Level 3 – Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent qualification or work‑based experience.
* Knowledge of child development.
Desirable Requirements
* Experience or knowledge of the Solution Focused approach.
* Understanding of issues impacting on children and families such as poverty, disability and bereavement.
* Experience in planning activities for children, young people and parents.
* First Aid Certificate.
* Food Hygiene qualification.
Additional Requirements:
Mobile throughout a wider operational area, travelling across Essex and beyond. Driving licence and access to a vehicle (or alternative means) are essential.
To learn more about us, visit Children & Families.
We value integrity and ethical behaviour. We ask you to embrace our code of conduct and Nolan principles throughout the recruitment process.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers share this commitment.
For enquiries regarding this role, please email Sandra Middleton at Sandra.middleton@essex.gov.uk.
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