Child and Family Worker Cmb1358e

**Job details**:

- Job reference
- REQ00000017398
- Date posted
- 11/10/2024
- Application closing date
- 31/10/2024
- Location
- CARLISLE
- Salary
- £32,076 - £33,024
- Package
- Blank
- Contractual hours
- 37
- Basis
- Blank

**Child and Family Worker CMB1358e**:

- Job description

**Child and Family Worker - CMB1358e**

**Cumberland Council**

**Location(s): Botcherby Family Centre, Carlisle**

**Contract: Permanent - 2 x positions**

**Hours: 1 x 37 hours per week, 1 x 14.5 hours per week**

**Salary: £32,076 - £33,024 (pro rata)**
- The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional _on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role._

**About this opportunity**

We are looking for a motivated, hard-working, and dedicated person to join our team as a Child and Family Worker; developing and delivering exceptional service to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and families, working as part of a multi-agency team.

We work in collaboration with all internal and external parties, developing and agreeing on courses of actions that meet the individual needs of the children and families we are working with. We ensure a safe, secure and non-discriminatory environment is maintained, providing a positive experience for the children and young people.

The team base is Carlisle, but you will work across Cumberland.

**The Role**

**Who we are looking for**

We are looking for a flexible, driven and compassionate person, who has the ability to adapt to both the individual needs of the children, young people and families, but who can also provide solutions and outcomes to any unexpected issues that may arise. You will need to have experience in a people-facing role and work well as part of a team, encouraging integrated ways of working across multi-agencies. This is a challenging but rewarding role, and experience of managing challenging behaviour and working with complex issues is important. NVQ 3 or equivalent in a relevant professional area is essential, as well as evidence of on-going professional development. Knowledge of current national policies, child protection legislation and child development is also highly desirable, as well as an awareness of Attachment Theory and the impact of loss and trauma on children and young people.

**What can we offer you**

Excellent training and development offers

Flexible working opportunities

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)

Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

Competitive rates of pay

**Application and Interview information**

**Closing date: 23/10/2024**

**Interview date: 31/10/2024**

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

**Safer Recruitment**

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

**Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion**

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.