Children and Young People's Advocate

3 days ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Croydon Full time
Job Description

This Family Support Specialist role is a critical part of our team at the London Borough of Croydon. We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge about the wide range of Early Help support available across the continuum of need, ranging from universal through to targeted services.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled practitioner with proven record of building relationships, responding to crisis, and delivering outcomes. They will have a strong understanding of the research and evidence in relation to child development, including issues affecting babies, children, and young people's vulnerability and resilience. Knowledge of statutory services and relevant children's legislation is also essential.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support for families, recognising and accessing relevant support networks, and working closely with locality management to achieve the delivery of high quality support for families. They will also be responsible for navigating and brokering access to community services, including health, education, and third sector provisions.



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