We are seeking Grade 8/Level 1 Family Workers in the Purbeck and East Family Help teams, based in Wareham and Ferndown. We are open to applications from those seeking full time (37 hours) or part time (18.5 hours) positions.
Please make clear in your application if you are seeking full or part time hours and whether you wish to be considered for both geographical areas or have a preference for only one.
We offer support to local children and families and need enthusiastic family workers to join us. You will be supporting our Family Help team, this will involve direct working with children and families; creating, supporting and contributing to multi agency plans and interventions to improve outcomes and life chances for children and young people in Dorset.
This role will be responsible for the delivery of support to children, young people and families in localities, taking a whole family approach.
At Grade 8: the post holder will:
Undertake 1:1, group, and outreach work
Deliver direct work with children, young people, parents and families in the family
home and other community locations
Convene and attend team around the family meetings and reviews
Use relevant case management systems, databases and business intelligence tools
as directed by the Team Manager
Provide information, advice and guidance to children, young people and families
Co-work cases with other professionals including social workers
Assess parenting skills and help people to build physical and emotional caring
abilities through a range of practical activities
Deliver parenting and behaviour management support to children and families
Support families during statutory child protection processes
Keep up to date with knowledge of local service provision
Coach, mentor and motivate families to make and sustain changes
Stay with families during crisis situations
You will have experience working with and supporting children and/or families.
You will be dedicated to improving outcomes for Dorset's children and young people.
You will be self motivated, dedicated to children and families and used to working in a fast paced environment.
You will demonstrate and role model Dorset's behaviours and values.
Further Information
For queries about the role please contact [email protected]
This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.
See our policy on safeguarding children and young people.
This Vacancy Is Being Advertised Internally To
* our employees
* agency workers currently working for us
* casual workers currently working for us
If we cannot appoint someone, the vacancy may then open to external candidates.
Employees working within a school are not considered internal applicants.
About Us
We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception.
At Dorset Council We
* provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents
* have ambitious aspirations
* are excited about our future
* care about Dorset and all the people who live here
* know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success
You Will
* have access to a range of employee benefits
* be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed
* have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression
We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.
We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our values. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.
This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.
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