Dorset Council UK
Family Worker - Family Help
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About the Role
We are looking for a part-time Maternity Cover for 18.5 hours a week in our Dorchester Family Help Team. This post is for a fixed term period of 1 year. This is a great opportunity to join our Family Help team in Dorchester as a Grade 8 Family Worker. You will be working in the Dorchester area, supporting children, young people, and their families. This is a case-holding role offering a varied job role in a friendly and supportive team where you will be able to make a real difference to children and their families.
You will be working with a supportive team who have a wealth of knowledge and will encourage your journey in Family Help. You will be given opportunities to extend your knowledge through training and mentoring within the team.
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At Grade 8 the post holder will:
- Deliver direct work with children, young people, parents, and families in the family home and other community locations
- Provide information, advice, and guidance to children, young people, and families
- Assess parenting skills and help build physical and emotional caring abilities through a range of practical activities
- Complete whole family assessments to ascertain the needs of the family and write a family plan based on these needs
- Chair and manage meetings to support outcomes for families
- Use relevant case management systems, databases, and business intelligence tools as directed by the team manager
- Co-work cases with other professionals including social workers
- Keep up to date with knowledge of local service provision
- Support families during crisis situations
- Support schools in the local area by being their link worker
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About You
You will need to have experience of working with children and/or families and a genuine commitment to supporting their needs. You will need good communication skills and strong IT skills. We are looking for a member of staff who is organized, empathetic, and enjoys working well in a team but can also work independently. You will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and used to working in a fast-paced environment.
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