At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families and children during challenging times, ensuring positive interactions and outcomes.
- Company: Cheshire East Council, dedicated to making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, personal consultant support, and access to exclusive roles nationwide.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on families while developing your skills in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in child and family support, good communication skills, and relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 15.84 - 15.84 £ per hour.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on families and supporting vulnerable children and adults? We are currently seeking a dedicated Family Service Worker to join Cheshire East Council on a contract basis offering a pay rate of £15.84ph. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a project family time team, supervising and supporting families who have recently been removed and are subject to court proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising family visits within a court-ordered framework
- Supporting families to maintain positive contact during challenging circumstances
- Completing detailed assessments of family interactions and progress
- Collaborating with legal teams, social workers, and court personnel
- Maintaining accurate case records in line with organisational policies
- Engaging with families in a sensitive, non-judgmental manner to foster trust
- Ensuring compliance with all safeguarding and confidentiality protocols
- Providing guidance and support to families to facilitate positive outcomes
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in child and family support services or social work
- A recognised DBS check
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy
- Knowledge of court procedures and safeguarding policies
- Relevant qualifications in social work, children and families services, or equivalency
Benefits
- You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of social work
- We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country
- We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email
- We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a week
To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Eilidh at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or eilidh.nicol@servicecare.org.uk. We look forward to receiving your application for the Family Service Worker position. Join us in delivering vital support to families and children during challenging times!
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Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
