Supporting Families Worker in Milnrow

• Flexible Work Schedule: Balance your work and personal life with flexible shifts that suit your needs.
• Professional Development: Access to regular training and learning opportunities to keep your skills sharp and your resume impressive.
• Supportive Work Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and peer support, fostering a positive atmosphere where you can thrive.
• Travel Allowance: Receive support with travel expenses as you work within the community.
• Competitive Salary: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate for your valuable expertise and commitment.

What you will do:

• Family Support: Provide both practical and emotional support to families facing challenges such as poverty, housing issues, poor mental health, domestic abuse, and parenting difficulties.
• Assessment and Intervention: Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to identify family needs and develop action plans that promote positive change.
• Child-Centered Practice: Ensure children's needs, safety, and well-being are prioritized in the support provided to families while working with parents to promote child development.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with various agencies, including housing services, health professionals, and education providers, to offer coordinated and holistic support.
• Advocacy: Represent and advocate for families to help them access necessary services, such as housing, education, and healthcare.
• Early Intervention and Prevention: Proactively identify families at risk of escalating issues and offer preventive support to minimize the need for statutory services.
• Case Management: Manage a caseload efficiently, ensuring regular reviews and updates to support plans in line with policies and procedures.
• Referral and Signposting: Facilitate referrals to other services, ensuring families connect to the appropriate support.
• Group Work and Workshops: Lead parenting groups and workshops to deliver vital training and advice on topics like parenting skills and financial management.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of interventions and progress, report on outcomes, and help families meet their goals.
• Professional Development: Engage actively in supervision and training to align practice with the best guidelines.

Rochdale is a vibrant place to live and work, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and community spirit. With its excellent transport links, diverse community, and abundance of green spaces, Rochdale provides a fantastic quality of life. You'll find it an inspiring location where your work can truly make a difference. Embrace this opportunity to thrive professionally while enjoying the best of what Rochdale has to offer!

Ongoing opportunities are available for those keen to make a real difference in the lives of families. Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey? In this dynamic full-time or part-time role, you will be an integral part of the support system for families in need across Rochdale.

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