QUALIFICATIONS:

• NVQ Level 3 or above (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of direct work with children, young people, and families in the home or community.
• Experience of effective partnership working with a range of agencies, including statutory, voluntary, and community organisations.
• Proven ability to support families with multiple and complex needs, including completing assessments, developing intervention strategies, and reviewing progress.
• Competence in maintaining accurate records, organising and prioritising workloads, and using IT systems (e.g., Outlook, MS Office, electronic case management systems).
• Knowledge of Early help and integrated processes, Parenting issues and vulnerabilities, Safeguarding and child protection legislation, Accredited parenting programmes and strategies to empower families.

WHAT’S INVOLVED WITH THIS ROLE:

The Senior Parent Support Advisor will provide holistic family assessments and coordinate tailored single or multi-agency support packages. The postholder will work with families to address challenging behaviours, reduce negative family dynamics, and secure positive outcomes, with a strong focus on improving educational attendance, attainment, and reducing school exclusions.
This is a key frontline role, empowering families to make sustainable changes and strengthening relationships between services, schools, and communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hold and manage a complex caseload, acting as lead professional to coordinate multi-agency support for families.
• Undertake whole family assessments and secure support services from other agencies.
• Develop, monitor, and review family action plans to ensure goals are achieved in a timely manner.
• Attend case conferences and court proceedings as required.
• Develop and monitor parenting contracts where appropriate.
• Lead on the delivery of accredited parenting programmes.

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