REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and experience of direct work with families. Essential
Knowledge and experience of direct work with adults. Desirable
Knowledge and experience of direct work with Children and Young People. Essential
Experience of Group work. Desirable
Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of statutory and voluntary services and experiences of liaising with them. Desirable
Experience of multi-agency partnership working. Desirable
Have a basic understanding of drug and alcohol awareness issues. Desirable
Understanding of Safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults. Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Essential
The ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise conflicting workloads. Essential
Excellent presentation skills and experience of delivering presentations to communities and professionals. Desirable
Competent in the use of IT, Zoom, Microsoft/Office packages and data bases. Essential
Educated to a minimum of GCSE A*- C in English and Maths or equivalent. Essential
Can work within Family Support Link operational policies. Essential
Demonstrative commitment to equality of opportunity. Essential
Have full current driving licence/ business insurance and access to a vehicle for work. Essential
Be able to work flexible hours, as this role will include evening working and some weekends. Essential
Willingness to participate in training and development. Essential
Have a traceable work record. Essential

HOURS 25 HOURS PER WEEK (FLEXITIME) – WE SEE THIS ROLE AS BEING OVER 4 DAYS

Annual Leave 28 days plus 8 days bank holiday (both pro rata)
Salary £17, 589 per annum

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

The Children, Youth and Families Support Worker is responsible for managing a caseload of children and young people aged 5-17 delivering 1-1 support. Working as part of a small team the role will also develop, plan, and facilitate additional whole family support sessions for children and their families across Northamptonshire. The support worker will assist with the planning and promotion and facilitate activity days for children and young people with support of the team. The support worker will attend partnership meetings as required and work to develop strong partnership links and identify new partnerships that will benefit both our clients and the charity. The support worker will promote the 1-1 work across Northamptonshire to agencies and communities. The support worker is responsible for ensuring the accurate recording of case notes and undertaking regular assessments with clients and families. You will prioritise safeguarding by following our policy and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POST HOLDER:

To deliver interventions to a caseload of clients and families impacted by substance misuse. Working with children from the age of 5 years upwards and families within the community.
Undertake outcomes and assessments with clients and families in accordance with Family Support Link’s operational policies.
Ensure safeguarding is a priority, raising concerns, attending safeguarding meetings and providing reports as requested.
Deliver Whole Family Support to families across Northamptonshire.
Attend supervision sessions.
Promote the work across Northamptonshire to agencies and communities.
To act as a positive ambassador for Family Support Link.
Make referrals for clients and families to other services as required.
Assist with Children and Youth Activity Days.
Maintain accurate, up to date records and provide regular reports on all activities as required by the management team.
Work closely with the staff team at Family Support Link.
Participate in training and personal development.
Work within Family Support Link’s operational policies.