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Family Support Worker – Walsall

  • Location : Walsall
  • Salary : £16.26ph PAYE or £21.13ph Ltd
  • Hours : 37 Hours

Main purpose of the job role:

  •  Enhanced DBS check is required for this post
  •  A willingness to travel from location to location usually within Walsall but on occasions this may include out of borough travel
  •  Lone working within an appropriate setting, including families homes, schools, community settings
  •   Expectation to work evenings and weekends as required.
  • The client operates customer focused hybrid ways of working. This is subject to change and you may be required to work from other locations, short or long term.

Role specific duties and accountabilities:

  • To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide an integrated whole family approach to families with children/young people aged 0 – 19 who present multiple, complex needs which cannot be met by a single agency in a universal setting.
  • To assist in the delivery of robust services to children and young people who are at risk of needing specialist interventions or become Looked After by the Local Authority 
  • To support to the effective safeguarding of children and young people through; contribution to multiagency plans, timely identification of risks and vulnerabilities and onward referrals to the relevant Children’s Social Care Services or other agencies as appropriate.
  • Work flexibly to meet the needs of children and families within the borough through evidence based/evidenced informed interventions
  • Develop and deliver time limited individual or group work programmes of support.
  • To support the overall vision, ethos and aims of the Children’s Services and the Locality Hubs
  • To carry out a range of tasks as identified and allocated by the Senior Family Support Team Manager or Group Manager

Company Overview:
A trusted and UKAS ISO9001 accredited leader in the recruitment industry. Providing comprehensive recruitment solutions across more than 20 diverse industries. Specializing in both temporary and permanent placements, as a modern and innovative organization, we leverage our valuable experience and adhere to a strict set of core values throughout our recruitment processes. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and professionalism ensures that we consistently exceed expectations and build long-lasting relationships with both clients and all staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to eliminate barriers to employment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Industry: Health & Social Care
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Full-time
Location: West Midlands

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