Senior Intervention Support Worker

**About The Service** Recruiting for an exciting new role as part of our new **Out of Hours Team**

**Benefits offered**

Cardiff is frequently found at the top of lists of best cities in the UK to live in so come join us and see what we can offer.
- A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per year to a maximum of 32 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days.
- Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you
- Hybrid working - supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home
- Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund, which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.

Cardiff is one of the fastest growing cities in Britain, committed to becoming a ‘_Child Friendly City_’ that places the rights of children and young people at the head of our policies and strategies. Parents have the most significant influence on children and on their future lives. It is our belief that outcomes for children are best when they are supported to grow and achieve within their own families. This belief has driven the ‘_Think Family_’ approach which looks at the family as a whole and co-ordinates support across the public services, tailored to each family’s needs and strengths.

If you are interested in being part of Cardiff’s journey to being one of the most vibrant and successful cities within the UK that puts Children first with the ambition of being a lead force behind practice development in Wales, we would be excited to hear from you.

**About the job**
The Interventions Hub is essential in helping families get the right help at the right time. That’s why we are creating an out of hours support team in Children’s Services. This will enable vulnerable children, young people and families receive emergency support outside of normal office hours.

This team will have a dual function in providing family support and residential support in line with the Right Place.

The Senior Intervention Support workers will be responsible for deputising for the team leader and provide supervision and support to the Support Workers.
- You should have supervisory experience in a relevant setting, the ability to manage staff and undertake supervision. You should have experience of working with children, young people and their families and be committed to working with families to enhance parenting capacity and improve the life chances of children and young people.
- As a Senior you will need to work independently and have confidence in making decisions and providing guidance.
- This role will require you to complete the All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care within 6 months of appointment.
- You should be able to work flexibly. This will include working 12-hour shifts. (8am - 8pm) or (8pm to 8am)

**You will be required to have a full valid driving licence and sole use of a vehicle.**

**Additional information**

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

These vacancies are suitable for post share.
- Application Guidance
- Behavioural Competency Framework

Additional Information:

- Employee Charter
- Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
- Privacy Notice

Job Reference: PEO03295