Higher Level Family Support Worker

Birmingham City Council

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Not specified; benefits: 30-35 days annual leave; ...
On-site
Psychologically informed practice
Trauma-aware relational practice
Multi-agency coordination
The role involves acting as a named Lead Practitioner to coordinate assessment, planning, and multi-agency intervention for families with identified needs

Job Summary

  • The role involves acting as a named Lead Practitioner to coordinate assessment, planning, and multi-agency intervention for families with identified needs.
  • Candidates will work closely with schools to translate emerging concerns into effective Family Help support ensuring joined-up working between home and partner agencies.
  • The position offers high-quality reflective supervision, professional oversight, and a generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave and a pension scheme.

Matching Summary

The role involves acting as a named Lead Practitioner to coordinate assessment, planning, and multi-agency intervention for families with identified needs.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: 30-35 days annual leave; Pension: Local Government career average scheme; Car Scheme: Salary sacrifice available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Psychologically informed practice
  • Trauma-aware relational practice
  • Multi-agency coordination
  • Family assessment delivery
  • Safeguarding risk identification

Nice-to-have

  • Reflective supervision experience
  • Strengths-based approach
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Community partnership working

Key Requirements

  • NVQ Level 4 in Working with Families with Complex Needs or Social Work qualification
  • Experience delivering evidence-based support to children and families
  • UK right-to-work status required without sponsorship

Work Rights

Must have UK right to work

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