Family Support Worker - Reigate, United Kingdom - Surrey County Council

Surrey County Council

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Reigate, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job Introduction

The starting salary for this 12-month, fixed-term position is £31 262 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We are pleased to tell you about a great opportunity to join Surrey County Council's Children South East Assessment Service as we continue to embed the Family Safeguarding Model to improve outcomes for our children.

Rewards and Benefits

26 days' holiday (rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service)
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

The Team

As a Family Support Worker with the Assessment service you will be assigned to one of the three teams but will work across the whole service.

Assessment teams are a fast-paced environment as we respond to referrals as they come in - you'll need to be able to think on your feet to help provide solutions on a day to day basis to ensure that Surrey families are fully supported.

Your Role

As a Family Support Worker in our service you will work alongside social workers completing a range of different tasks such as, responding to families in crisis, completing direct work with children and their families, parenting work, completing task centred work with families to address identified needs.

You will also be required to provide practical support for social workers to complement their efforts in discharging their statutory duties.

Shortlisting Criteria

Achievement of Vocational Qualifications Level 3/4, or equivalent in relevant fields, with experience of working with children and their families
Some understanding of relevant legislation affecting working with Children, including The Children Act and the Children and Families Act (2014)
A commitment to working with children to improve the quality of their lives
The ability to plan, manage, and prioritise a caseload
The ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team and a willingness to provide guidance and assistance to less experienced or more junior members of staff
Tenacious in driving change for families and children to realise their full potential

Contact Us

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28th January 2024 with interviews planned for the week beginning the 29th January 2024.

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