Family Support Worker - Maternity Cover

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assess the needs of children, young people, and their parents while supporting a multi-agency approach to planning.
• Understand and comply with Family Action’s procedures for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, conducting risk assessments, and involving children centrally in your work.
• Collaborate in various settings, primarily homes, to develop clear and achievable action plans based on the assessed needs of families.
• Set targets alongside parents and children, monitor progress, and document positive changes using the Family Star outcomes tool.
• Work with partner agencies to enhance family outcomes, communicate effectively, and prepare reports for multi-agency meetings.
• Provide individual and group support through parenting programmes and evidence-based interventions tailored to family needs.
• Maintain professional accountability through active participation in supervision and training, ensuring high standards of knowledge and skills.
• Keep accurate case records compliant with best practices and safeguarding standards.
• Attend multi-agency meetings, contributing to plans and team discussions as needed.
• Welcome constructive feedback and advice for continuous development.
• Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of your work.
• Adhere to Health and Safety and Data Protection policies.
• Flexible to the service's needs, willing to perform additional tasks as required.