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Family Support Specialist

2 months ago


Barnsley, United Kingdom Barker Ross Full time
Job Title: Family Support Specialist

Barker Ross is seeking a skilled Family Support Specialist to join our team in providing high-quality support services to children, young people, and their families.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will provide direct support, guidance, and interventions to children, young people, and their carers, reflecting their needs and practice/focus of the respective social work team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide support, advice, and information to children, young people, and their families, including the provision of practical assistance.
  • Assist social work qualified practitioners in the undertaking of their duties relating to all forms of social care interventions as appropriate.
  • Promote good parenting and provide parents and carers with support and information in relation to parenting and the development of children and young people through a variety of means, including group work and one-to-one sessions as required.
  • Assist in the promotion of safe access to play, leisure, and learning facilities, within and beyond the home.
  • Provide verbal and written reports for use in the assessment and review process as part of work with children and their families, including the provision of reports/statements which may be required in the family court process, child protection, or assessment processes.
  • Supervise and record observations of contact between looked-after children and their families.
  • Assist in the assessment and access to appropriate interventions/services for children, young people, and their families.
  • Maintain up-to-date recording of all actions taken and maintain effective electronic case records and other administrative systems.
  • Promote user involvement at all stages, including their involvement in care planning and review.
  • Work in conjunction with colleagues within CYPF and across partner agencies, including the third sector, to provide support and advice to children, young people, and their families.
  • Participate in meetings within the child in need and safeguarding processes and contribute where appropriate to team around the child meetings, acting as a lead practitioner where appropriate.
  • Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as requested by management.
Requirements:
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce Social Care Pathway (England) or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 4 GCSEs A* - C (including Maths and English) or equivalent.
  • Experience of working with colleagues across a range of agencies to support children's outcomes.
  • An awareness of early intervention approaches and parenting strategies.
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries while relating appropriately to children, young people, and adults.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the public using a suitable level of fluency in spoken English, in line with the English Language requirement for public sector workers.