Job Title: Family Support Worker
Cheshire East Council is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join their Children and Young People Services team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to supporting young people aged 10-18, helping them remain within their families and reducing the risk of exploitation.
Location: Middlewich, Wilmslow, Holmes Chapel, Congleton, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Nantwich, Sandbach, Alsager
Salary: £29,269 - £32,076 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52.143 weeks per year
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 21/10/2024
About the Role
1. Work with young people through 1:1 sessions to reduce the risk of exploitation.
2. Support families in recognising and reducing risks.
3. Collaborate with agencies to strengthen family networks for sustainable change.
4. Capture and utilize the voices and experiences of children and young people to inform service delivery.
Person Specification
* Must have access to own vehicle.
* Ability to work part of a weekend rota.
* Strong workload management and multitasking skills.
* Excellent communication skills and partnership-building ability.
* Passionate, flexible, and committed to high-quality service.
* Knowledge of safeguarding concerns and response capabilities.
Cheshire East Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Disclosure of any previous convictions is required as part of the application process.
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