Senior Strengthening Families Worker

2 months ago

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom City of Wolverhampton Council Full time

Job Introduction
**Senior Strengthening Families Worker - Domestic Abuse**

**Salary - £**33,945 - £38,223 (Grade 6)**

**Hours - 37 hours per week**

**Contract type - Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity until 31 March 2025**

**Location - Bilston/ Eastfield Family Hub**

Following the news that the City of Wolverhampton Council has become a pathfinder to support the delivery of the Families First for Children Programme (FFCP), we are seeking to recruit a Senior Strengthening Families Worker - Domestic Abuse.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of domestic abuse in the context of supporting children, young people and families to help make a real difference. We need people like you to help support us to deliver excellent services to the most vulnerable children in our city.

**What is the role?**

We are looking for someone** **who will manage domestic abuse cases and also provide direct line management and supervisory responsibility for an agreed group of staff within a Strengthening Families team.

You will also:

- Assist the Delivery Manager in managing the throughput of work and workflow process, including the signing off of assessments and reports.
- Work in partnership with colleagues within Children’s Services and also outside agencies in order to provide a coherent and co-ordinated service and to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children in your service area.
- Co-work cases with less experienced members of the team and take responsibility as part of that process for sharing knowledge and developing their learning.
- Champion Restorative Practice within their team and service.

**For your valued contribution we offer**:

- Fantastic learning and development offer including access to Research in Practice
- Vibrant and active employee networks including four staff equality forums (Race Religion and Belief; Disability and Age; Gender Maternity and Paternity and LGBT+)
- Access to an external and independent confidential reporting service for employee concerns to be raised (“Safe Place”)
- Commitment to eliminating discrimination and supporting employee wellbeing to ensure a good work /life balance, including a strong employee assistance scheme and wellbeing offer

**Closing Date: Sunday 24 March 2024**

**Interviews and written exercise will take place on Tuesday 26 and Thursday 28 March 2024**

**Children's and young People’s Panel (if successful at interview) will take place on 5 April 2024**

**Our working arrangements**

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empowers employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocation where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click **here**.

**Diversity**

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Silver Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums **here**

**Recruitment of Ex-Offenders**

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - **Learn more here**

**Employment Informati

  • Strengthening Families Workers

    7 hours ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom City of Wolverhampton Council Full time

    Job Introduction **Strengthening Families Worker** **Salary - £27,803 - £31,364 (Grade 5)** **Hours - 37 Hours per week** **Contract type: Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity until July 2025** We are seeking to appoint Strengthening Families Workers within our CIRV team offering support to families impacted by criminal exploitation. The Community...

  • Strengthening Families Workers

    3 days ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom City of Wolverhampton Council Full time

    Job Introduction **Strengthening Families Workers** **Salary - £27,803- £31,364 (Grade 5)** **Hours - 37 hours per week** **Contact type - Fixed Term contract / secondment opportunity until 31 March 2025** **Location - City Wide Family Hubs** Following the news that the City of Wolverhampton Council has become a pathfinder to support the delivery of...

  • Strengthening Families Workers

    2 days ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom City of Wolverhampton Council Full time

    Job Introduction **Strengthening Families Workers** **Salary - £27,803- £31,364 (Grade 5)** **Hours - 37 hours per week** **Contact type - Fixed Term contract / secondment opportunity until 31 March 2025** **Location - City Wide Family Hubs** Following the news that the City of Wolverhampton Council has become a pathfinder to support the delivery of...

  • Strengthening Families Workers

    1 month ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom City of Wolverhampton Council Full time

    Job Introduction **Strengthening Families Workers - Family Support Plan Champions (previously known as Early Help Champions)** **Salary - £27,803- £31,364 (Grade 5)** **Hours - 37 hours per week** **Contact type - Fixed Term contract / secondment opportunity until 31 March 2025** **Location - City Wide Family Hubs** Following the news that the City of...

  • Strengthening Families Workers

    1 month ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom City of Wolverhampton Council Full time

    Job Introduction **Strengthening Families Workers - to specialise in Domestic Abuse** **Salary - £27,803- £31,364 (Grade 5)** **Hours - 37 hours per week** **Contact type - Fixed Term contract / secondment opportunity until 31 March 2025** **Location - City Wide Family Hubs** Following the news that the City of Wolverhampton Council has become a...

  • Strengthening Families Workers

    2 months ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom City of Wolverhampton Council Full time

    Job Introduction **Strengthening Families Workers - to specialise in Domestic Abuse** **Salary - £27,803- £31,364 (Grade 5)** **Hours - 37 hours per week** **Contact type - Fixed Term contract / secondment opportunity until 31 March 2025** **Location - City Wide Family Hubs** Following the news that the City of Wolverhampton Council has become a...

  • Strengthening Families Workers

    2 months ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom City of Wolverhampton Council Full time

    Job Introduction **Strengthening Families Workers** **Salary - £27,803- £31,364 (Grade 5)** **Hours - 37 hours per week** **Contact type - Fixed Term contract / secondment opportunity until 31 March 2025** **Location - City Wide Family Hubs** Following the news that the City of Wolverhampton Council has become a pathfinder to support the delivery of...

  • Volunteer Outreach Workers

    2 weeks ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom The Women & Families Resource Centre Full time

    The Women & Families Resource Centre (WFRC) is a registered charity based in Wolverhampton which supports, empowers and advocates for women and children. We aim to actively encourage women to be self-reliant, through empowering them to identify their own needs, make their own choices and create their own solutions. We offer short term home visits,...

  • Volunteer Outreach Workers

    1 week ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom The Women & Families Resource Centre Full time

    The Women & Families Resource Centre (WFRC) is a registered charity based in Wolverhampton which supports, empowers and advocates for women and children. We aim to actively encourage women to be self-reliant, through empowering them to identify their own needs, make their own choices and create their own solutions. We offer short term home visits,...

  • Family Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom G4S Full time

    Location: Wolverhampton | Salary: £22,500 | Posted: 12 Mar 2024 | Closes: 19 Mar 2024 | Job Type: Part Time and Fixed Term | Business Unit: UK Central Government Services | Region / Division: UK & Ireland | Reference: 15480 **ROLE RESPONSIBILITY**: **Family Support Worker** **G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services** **HMP Oakwood, Wolverhampton** **Salary...

  • Family Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom G4S Full time

    Location: Wolverhampton | Salary: £22,500 | Posted: 12 Mar 2024 | Closes: 19 Mar 2024 | Job Type: Part Time and Fixed Term | Business Unit: UK Central Government Services | Region / Division: UK & Ireland | Reference: 15480 **ROLE RESPONSIBILITY**: **Family Support Worker** **G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services** **HMP Oakwood, Wolverhampton** **Salary...

  • Senior Family Group Decision Maker and Mediation

    1 week ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom City of Wolverhampton Council Full time

    Job Introduction **Senior Family Group Decision Maker and Mediation Facilitator - **Families Working Together Team** **Salary - £33,945 - £38,223 (grade 6)** **Hours - 37 hours per week** **Contract type - Fixed Term/secondment opportunity (until end of March 2025)** **Would you like the opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of people in...

  • Senior Family Group Decision Maker and Mediation

    4 days ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom City of Wolverhampton Council Full time

    Job Introduction **Senior Family Group Decision Maker and Mediation Facilitator** **Families Working Together Team** **Salary - £33,945 - £38,223 (Grade 6)** **Hours - 37 hours per week** **Contact type - Fixed Term 12 Month Contract** **Would you like the opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of people in Wolverhampton?** We are...

  • Intensive Family Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom City of Wolverhampton Council Full time

    Job Introduction **Intensive Family Support Worker** **Salary - £27,803 - £31,364 (Grade 5)** **Hours - 37 hours per week** **Contract type - Full time, permanent position** We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Intensive Family Support Worker. The Intensive Family Support Worker will also work closely with social workers...

  • Intensive Family Support Worker

    7 days ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom City of Wolverhampton Council Full time

    Job Introduction **Intensive Family Support Worker** **Salary - £27,803 - £31,364 (Grade 5)** **Hours - 37 hours per week** **Contract type - Full time, permanent position** We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Intensive Family Support Worker. The Intensive Family Support Worker will also work closely with social workers...

  • Intensive Family Support Worker

    2 days ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom City of Wolverhampton Council Full time

    Job Introduction **Intensive Family Support Worker** **Salary - £27,803 - £31,364 (Grade 5)** **Hours - 37 hours per week** **Contract type - Full time, permanent position** We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Intensive Family Support Worker. The Intensive Family Support Worker will also work closely with social workers...

  • Senior Residential Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Hargate Healthcare Ltd Full time

    **Do you want to work for a family run company who puts the wellbeing of their staff and young people as a priority?** Fantastic opportunity for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a friendly team in a ‘Good’ Ofsted rated children’s home in Wolverhampton. The service is home to two young boys with social and emotional needs who are very...

  • Children and Family Contact Worker

    2 months ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom DMR Services Full time

    The Role: We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our team to supervise contact sessions between children and their families. Contact Workers observe and compile a written report after each session to be sent to professionals. In some cases, the Contact Worker may be asked to collect and transport the child for a contact session....

  • Senior Social Worker/Team case Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom MCH Recruitment Full time

    MCH are recruiting for a Senior Social Worker (Team Case Manager) for a non for profit organisation that support families within an assessment centre in the Birmingham areaThis is a temp Social Worker role for 12 weeksA Social worker you must be qualified and registered with 'Social Work England'An immediate start is required for this Social Worker/Team Case...

  • Senior Social Worker/Team case Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom MCH Recruitment Full time

    MCH are recruiting for a Senior Social Worker (Team Case Manager) for a non for profit organisation that support families within an assessment centre in the Birmingham area This is a temp Social Worker role for 12 weeks A Social worker you must be qualified and registered with 'Social Work England' An immediate start is required for this Social...