Child and Family Support Specialist

5 days ago


Hampshire, United Kingdom Hampshire County Council Full time

**About the Role**

We are seeking a highly skilled Child and Family Support Specialist to join our team at Hampshire County Council. As a key member of our social care department, you will be responsible for supporting UASC and refugee young people and children, including placements, undertaking age/trafficking assessments and following CIC procedures.

In this role, you will use your professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers within a specific care group in accordance with agreed competencies, quality standards and professional good practice in relation to case and risk management.

You will arrange, provide or purchase appropriate services/care within the Department's agreed priorities and resource framework to reflect best value principals and to comply with legislation and statutory duties.

Key aspects of this role include:

  • Determining which risks and care/support needs fall within the Department's agreed priorities and eligibility criteria.
  • In consultation with manager, individual and other stakeholders, deciding on the most appropriate level and type of service provision to meet identified needs/risks.
  • Determining an appropriate care plan which is within statutory and legal framework and reflects best value. Manager will authorise expenditure.
  • Making day-to-day case management decisions e.g. arranging and conducting meetings.

To be successful in this role, you need to be a qualified and registered Social Worker with experience in working with children and families, including those from vulnerable groups, in a multi-disciplinary inter agency basis. You will also be highly skilled at building meaningful relationships with children and families to engage them in assessments and plans.

The ideal candidate will have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis, as you may be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authorities.

**Salary:** £35,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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