Family Support Worker - Lifelong Families Team
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Job details
Salary Grade F, SCP 17 - 23, £32,046 to £35,570 per annum
Terms and Conditions: Full time, Permanent, 37 hours per week
Department: Children's
Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a passion for improving the lives of children, young people and families?
Do you thrive on driving innovation that truly make a difference?
We’re looking for an inspiring and experienced worker to join our Lifelong Families Team. This is a chance to join a new and exciting new team, working with children to achieve permanence via adoption and SGO.
About the Role
The role of the Family Support Worker on the Lifelong Families Team, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that children who are cared for by Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Services are supported to achieve permanence, either via adoption or special guardianship.
The successful postholder will support Social Workers in preparing children for adoption/permanence, completing direct work and supporting children and their carers using trauma-informed practice.
This will include completing direct work with children and supporting carers (prospective adopters/Kinship carers) to understand the impact of attachment and trauma on children’s development and support them to achieve permanence.
What You’ll Do
- Preparation of Children for Adoption/Permanence
- Life Story Work/Direct Work
- Supporting Transitions and Placement support
- Support Family Time
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in care and permanence planning
- Be a strong and aspirational corporate parent, advocating for the best outcomes
- Shape the strategic direction of services and prepare for future growth
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a new and exciting team who are team committed to excellence in providing permanency to children and families
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of cared for children and their guardians
- Thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and ambitious working environment
Want to know more? For an informal chat about the role contact LLFT Team Manager Leona Walsh on +44 1254 585076
Or Service Leader Louise Helm on 01254 666747
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Family Support Worker - Lifelong Families Team employer: Blackburn with Darwen Council
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. As a Social Worker in the Transformation in Adult Supported Living role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with complex needs while benefiting from ongoing training and collaboration with key partners in the community. Located in a vibrant area, the council fosters a sense of belonging and encourages innovative approaches to social care.
Contact Details:
Blackburn with Darwen Council Recruitment Team
