Family Assistance Specialist

3 weeks ago


Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time
Position Overview

The role of the Family Support Worker involves working independently within various environments, including family residences, educational institutions, and community spaces.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engage with families during evenings and weekends as necessary.
  • Adhere to the Government's Code of Practice on English Language Fluency for public sector roles, ensuring effective verbal communication with clients.
  • Adapt to the council's customer-centric hybrid working model, which may require flexibility in work locations.
Required Skills
  • Demonstrated organizational abilities and effective time management.
  • Capacity to work collaboratively within a team setting.
  • Proven experience in assessing and intervening with youth and their families.
  • Skill in developing and executing tailored plans based on thorough assessments.
  • Experience in drafting comprehensive and analytical reports for meetings and panels.
  • Effective communication skills across various platforms, including face-to-face, telephonic, and written correspondence.
  • Ability to facilitate meetings and ensure follow-up on agreed actions.
  • Experience in delivering both individual and group interventions.
  • Willingness to pursue relevant training and professional development.
  • Proficient IT skills for creating documents and reports using Microsoft Office applications.
Experience Requirements
  • Experience working with children and young people, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
  • Background in supporting families with complex needs or those at risk of entering care.
  • Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment is advantageous.
  • Proven track record in delivering evidence-based interventions.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Understanding and Commitment
  • Awareness of safeguarding principles and risk management.
  • Knowledge of early help guidance and culturally sensitive service delivery.
  • Commitment to anti-oppressive practices and understanding child and adolescent development.


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