Family Support Worker

at  Oxfordshire County Council

ABOUT US

The Family Solutions Service in Abingdon are seeking to recruit a Family Support Worker to join their Family Help Team. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

This role is a Grade 9 - £32,076 - £34,834 (pro rata), 30 hours per week, with a flexible working pattern to meet the needs of the service. The ability to travel across the Vale of White Horse area is essential.
The work will include completing Strengths and Needs Assessments and Family Help case management involving direct work with children, young people and their families providing timely support and interventions to address safeguarding concerns and reduce risks to children and young people. This includes leading Team Around the Family meetings and delivering a range of evidence-based group programmes to children, young people and families who meet the threshold for the service.

As part of our team, you will:

• Focus on successful outcomes for families using a relational, strengths-based approach.
• Use motivational interviewing to engage and support families with making the changes they need.
• Be supported with individual supervision to promote your wellbeing and professional development.
• Have opportunities to continue to learn while you work, by undertaking training, webinars, practice learning events and reflective sessions.