East Sussex County Council
Relief- Community Family Worker
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Job Opportunity: Community Family Worker
Do you want to make a positive difference to children’s lives? Are you empathic, organised, kind, and assertive?
If you have answered ‘yes’, you might be suited to the role of Community Family Worker.
About the Role
The Children We Care For - Family Time Service offers reunification family support and supervised contact for children looked after in East Sussex.
We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for Community Family Workers to join our large and busy service. Our countywide teams are based in Newhaven, Hailsham, and Hastings. We currently have six Relief Community Family Worker vacancies available. Successful candidates may be based at different locations across the county, and we ask applicants to specify their preferred location within their application. This role offers flexible working hours, including weekends, after-school periods, and school holiday work.
Key Responsibilities
- Encourage positive relationships between children and their families during the period in which assessment is undertaken and decisions are made about a child's future.
- Promote play, healthy eating, and respectful boundaries in the course of our intervention.
- Maintain neutrality and accuracy about what is seen and heard.
Required Qualifications
- Have knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
- Have ability to drive across the county, including transport of children as contracted car user.
- Have experience of direct work with parents and children, for example, youth work, nurseries, etc.
- Able to make decisions under pressure.
- Excellent time management skills.
- A good standard of written English and IT skills is essential.
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Application Process
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification here for more information.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above, when submitting your CV and cover letter please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
Interviews will take place face to face on Monday 19 October, Tuesday 20 October, and Wednesday 21 October in one of the 3 venues listed above. We will confirm this in due course.
Additional Information
- Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
- We offer regular, reflective supervision, guidance, and support. There is always a strong base to return to, providing humour and support when CFWs have been working independently. We provide the opportunity for training and development following a period of thorough induction.
- We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion, please contact Sharon Harper on 07880400897 or Michelle Barrow on 07701394599.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage those from groups that are underrepresented in our current workforce: Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those who are disabled, men, and those who identify as LGBTQ+. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognize the unique skills, experience, and perspective that each individual brings.
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Testimonials
“I feel very supported here. Ever since I started, I’ve had great managers. They are always there even when you’re working from home. They always push you to do their best. We’re like one big family.” Abbie, Training Events Organiser
DBS Check
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Salary
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Sponsorship
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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