Family Support Specialist

23 hours ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Croydon Council Full time
About the Role

As a highly skilled Family Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing support to families across the continuum of need. Working closely with our team, you will assist families in recognising and accessing relevant support networks, enabling them to enjoy a good standard of family life and wellbeing.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough, as we strive to deliver high-quality support through intensive partnership working with families and universal provisions. You will navigate and broker families' access to a range of community services, including health, education, and third sector provisions.

About You

We are seeking a skilled, experienced, and child-focussed practitioner with a background of relationship-based work with children, young people, and their families. You will be confident in building and sustaining relationships and able to engage families who may be hesitant or reluctant to work with us.

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you will liaise closely with families, management, and wider services to identify potential risks and devise relevant safety plans where necessary. You will carry a mixed caseload of approximately 25 children and manage your work in accordance with Early Help practice standards.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of £38,934 - £40,755 per annum
  • 29-31 days annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more
  • A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
  • Continuing Professional Development opportunities to grow and specialise in your career
  • Investment into your wellbeing
  • Access to Employee Discount schemes

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We promote flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.



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