Children Services Key Worker

15 hours ago


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

Job Title: Children Services Key Worker

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About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Children Services Key Worker to join our team in Croydon. As a key worker, you will provide support for families across the continuum of need, recognising and accessing relevant support networks to enable them to enjoy a good standard of family life and wellbeing.

You will work closely with families, management, and wider services to identify potential risks and devise relevant safety plans where appropriate. Our service aims to deliver high-quality support through intensive partnership working with families and universal provisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To provide effective decision making that leads to improved outcomes and reduces the risk of safeguarding issues.
  • To have thorough knowledge and understanding of research and evidence in relation to child development, including issues affecting babies, children, and young people's vulnerability and resilience.
  • To navigate and broker families' access to a range of community services, including health, education, and third sector provisions.

Requirements:

  1. A proven record of building relationships, responding to crisis, and delivering outcomes.
  2. Extensive knowledge about the wide range of Early Help support available across the continuum of need.
  3. Knowledge of statutory services and relevant children's legislation, including child protection and safeguarding thresholds, indicators of need, and procedures.

What We Offer:

  • A highly competitive compensation package (£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 – genuine opportunities to grow, develop, and specialise in your career.
  • Management development programmes.
  • Investment into your wellbeing.
  • Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes.
  • Flexible & hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.


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