Family Support Worker - DAAT Team in Northampton

Family Support Worker - DAAT Team - 3 Month Contract

Local Authority | 3 Month Contract

Location: One Angel Square, Northamptonshire

Rate: £18.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Office Based (5 Days Per Week)

Pay: Bi-Weekly

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Family Support Worker to join the DAAT Team within the Children's Services department of a Local Authority. This role involves collaborating with Social Workers to offer direct support to families, focusing on enhancing parenting skills, improving family dynamics, managing finances, and addressing issues related to domestic abuse and healthy relationships. You will be instrumental in delivering targeted interventions, engaging in multi-agency collaboration, and maintaining comprehensive records. This position is primarily office-based, requiring attendance five days a week, with limited flexibility for remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Social Workers in implementing interventions for children and families.
  
• Conduct direct work with parents and carers to enhance parenting and family dynamics.
  
• Offer guidance on budgeting and financial management.
  
• Implement interventions addressing domestic abuse and promoting healthy relationships.
  
• Support team duty functions as needed.
  
• Facilitate and supervise family time sessions when necessary.
  
• Participate in child-focused meetings, reviews, and multi-agency discussions.
  
• Collaborate with partner agencies and professionals.
  
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
  
• Contribute to assessments, support plans, and intervention strategies.
  
• Foster positive outcomes for children and families through strengths-based practices.
  
• Identify and appropriately escalate safeguarding concerns.
  

Essential

Requirements:

• Experience working with children, young people, and families.
  
• Background in providing parenting support and family interventions.
  
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and working with vulnerable families.
  
• Experience in supporting families affected by domestic abuse.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-agency setting.
  
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping capabilities.
  
• Competence in managing competing demands and prioritizing tasks.
  
• Experience in attending professional meetings and collaborating with Social Workers.
  
• Proficiency in IT and administrative tasks.
  

Desirable

• Previous experience in Children's Services, Early Help, or Family Support Services.
  
• Experience in facilitating family time or supervised contact sessions.
  
• Knowledge of child protection procedures and safeguarding legislation.
  
• Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care, Childcare, Family Support, or a related field.
  

Additional Information

• This role is office-based at One Angel Square.
  
• Opportunity to work closely with Social Workers and partner agencies.
  
• Direct engagement with families and parents is a key aspect of the role.
  
• Multi-agency collaboration and meeting participation are required.
  

What's on Offer?

• £18.00 per hour (Umbrella)
  
• 3 Month Contract
  
• 37 Hours Per Week
  
• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
• Office-Based Working
  
• Opportunity to be part of a supportive Children's Services team
  
• A varied and rewarding role supporting families and children
  
• Potential for contract extension
  

This position is ideal for individuals with experience as a Family Support Worker, Early Help Worker, Parenting Support Worker, Family Intervention Worker, Children's Support Worker, Family Practitioner, Child and Family Worker, Contact Supervisor, or Children's Services Support Worker.