Senior Support Worker

2 days ago


Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our D-BIT Core Service team in Colchester. As a Senior Support Worker, you will work with children and young people aged 8-17 and their families to address relationship difficulties and prevent care entry.

You will work flexibly with families, mostly in their homes and communities, and may be required to undertake planned work on occasional Saturdays. This role requires you to be mobile throughout Essex and beyond, with a driving licence and car or alternative means of transportation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake Solution Focused intervention with whole families
  • Liaise and maintain close links with other agencies/services working with a family
  • Record work and activity in accordance with service procedures and policies
  • Write reports for relevant meetings for families and as part of the DBIT intervention
  • Attend relevant meetings, including Child in Need meetings
  • Maintain high standards of professional practice
  • Work collaboratively with DBIT colleagues and other professionals
  • Participate in professional supervision
  • Support and attend planned activities facilitated by the DBIT service
  • Attend training and development events as deemed necessary
  • Work in line with ECC Equality and Diversity policy
  • Work flexibly as required by business needs
  • Be available for your DBIT team's telephone duty system
  • Undertake the role in accordance with Health and Safety policies
  • Undertake any other tasks as required within the overall grading and responsibility of the post
Requirements
  • Experience of working in a supportive relationship with children, young people, and families
  • Ability to work in line with Essex Safeguarding Children's Board procedures
  • NVQ Level 3 - Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent qualification
  • Knowledge of Child Development
What We Offer

As a Senior Support Worker with Essex County Council, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. We offer a competitive salary, excellent training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

We are committed to providing high-quality services to our communities, and we are looking for individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference.



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