About the role
The role of a Family Worker is an exciting, dynamic, and ever-evolving role aiming to offer families within Cambridgeshire with a high-quality, bespoke package of support. You will be responsible for supporting families using a whole family approach, working with them on a 1-1 basis in their homes, and within the community. You will complete Early Help Assessments, act as the Lead Professional for the family, work in partnership with the multi- agency team around the family and provide tailored targeted intervention that enables parents, carers, children and young people to achieve positive outcomes. You will lead on the organisation, planning and delivery of evidence-based group work programmes that aim to support parents/carers with topics such as; parenting, childhood development, domestic abuse and healthy relationships.
How can you apply?
Please attach a CV and Supporting statement that tells us how you meet the following 3 essential criteria.
- Knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable families and being aware of any issues a practitioner may face while working with vulnerable families in Cambridge City
- Competent in the use of IT and presentation of information to meet the needs of the audiences
- Create, maintain and develop relationships, demonstrating professional generosity with families and professionals whilst maintain professional boundaries
As the manager of the City Early Help Team I would encourage applicants to call, email or come and meet us all. We would be delighted to answer any questions or queries you may have; my phone number is 07825 680159 or email me on sara.turton@cambrdgeshire.gov.uk
What will you be doing?
As a Child and Family Centre Family Worker you will be motivated, dedicated to the role, and passionate about making a positive contribution to the lives of children, young people and their families. You will work both autonomously and as a team member within the wider Early Help organisation. You will have the ability to recognise and act upon your safeguarding responsibilities and offer a high-quality service to our service users.
About you
- You will be aged 16 or over
- You will have a level 2 qualification in Maths and English (grace C or above) or equivalent.
- You will have a relevant level 3 qualification (Key Skills level 3 / A level grades A-E / Level 3 NVQ)
- You will be able to travel across the Cambridge City district.
- You will be eligible to work in the UK
Shortlisting will take place on 6th December 2022 and shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews at Fawcett House on 15th December 2022.
Our benefits
What does Early Help offer you?
Cambridgeshire Early Help are a unique, highly skilled, dedicated family who not only focus on the outcomes we wish to support our service users in achieving, but also the wellbeing and happiness of our team members. As such, you are offered:
- A bespoke, dynamic induction package
- Monthly, high-quality person centred, reflective personal and case supervision meetings
- A supportive, experienced, and dedicated team around you
- Consistent communication with Early Help Assistant managers, and the wider senior management team
- A flexible approach to managing your work/life balance
What does Cambridgeshire County Council offer you?
Cambridgeshire County Council values it’s dedicated and highly skilled workforce, and is committed to staffs; wellbeing, contentment, and ability to conduct their roles to the best of their ability. As such, you are offered:
- Flexible and agile working- including 9 day fortnights
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes (inc. Car lease scheme, Childcare Vouchers and additional annual leave entitlement)
- Access to a unique Employee Assistance Programme- offering access to wellbeing advice, counselling, financial advice, legal guidance and more.
- Local Government pension scheme
- Staff recognition awards
About us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
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