Senior Family Services Officer

Your new company

Would you like the opportunity to be part of an innovative team driving positive change through the implementation of Family Help, a key component of the Stable Homes, Built on Love reforms?

If so, we're recruiting for Senior Family Services Officers to be part of a small team to pilot and shape their approach to Family Help, focusing on building the strengths of families through a relationship-based multi-disciplinary approach.

You will be working with families currently supported by a Social Worker under a Child in Need plan, providing tailored, flexible support to help them navigate the challenges of parenting and family life.

Your new role

• You will support a range of children, young people and families with diverse needs delivering packages of direct work and support in the community.

• You will lead a Team Around the Child and Family approach, working in partnership with families to understand their needs and helping them build strong relationships and resilience.

• You will collaborate with families and partner organisations to create holistic, family-centred assessments and plans that strengthen family dynamics and are child and solution focussed.

What you'll need to succeed

• As a Senior Family Services Officer, you will have extensive experience of undertaking direct work with children and families, and a qualification in a health or social care-related field.
• Ideally, a DBS on the update service to ensure a quick start.
• Ideally, a driving licence and access to a care but not essential.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available, 3 days per week in the office
• Full time, Locum role, 37 hours per week
• 3 months + contract
• Up to £20 per hour umbrella rates
• Training and development opportunities
• Agile working supported by technology
• Flexible working policies
• Friendly working environment and great colleagues.

What you need to do now
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