The Family Support Worker: Domestic Abuse Lead will work as a member of the Families First Pilot Programme to promote children living with their families where appropriate and safe to do so. They will take a lead role in a specific area, such as Domestic Abuse, and work with families to develop a plan to find local solutions and build resilience. The role will involve working with colleagues and other professionals to deliver the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children, young people, and families.
Requirements
- Be a case holding 'Lead Professional' working with families where domestic abuse or substance misuse is a concern
- Take the lead in co-producing a plan with the family and professionals to help the family find local solutions and build resilience
- Organise regular meetings with the family and professionals to review the plan and ensure it has clear outcomes
- Demonstrate and model a high standard of practice that reflects a whole family, strengths-based approach when working with children and families
- Work in partnership with colleagues and other professionals to develop a service that delivers the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children, young people, and families
- Undertake a whole family assessment of need which will include liaison with other professionals and key people
- Maintain up to date and effective case records in line with the performance targets set within the Prevention and Support Service
- Provide practical assistance, support, and guidance to parents to enable them to care and protect their children successfully
- Support families to establish good local community networks and support mechanisms to promote their self-help skills and resilience
- Encourage parents to keep medical and other appointments linked to their family's development
- Advise and support parents to establish routine in providing appropriate levels of care for their children
- Undertake direct work with families and children of all ages
- Support and advise service users and advocate on their behalf if necessary
- Ensure there is support within the home on budgeting, financial management, diet, home conditions, and the provision of nutritious meals
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
