JOB DESCRIPTION
At Solihull Council, we pride ourselves on being a Council that is small enough to care, but big enough to make a difference. We are well on our way on our transformational journey, designed to improve the experience of the children and families we work with.
Children’s Services is our top priority within our Council plan, and we are placing children at the heart of all that we do.
We currently have an opportunity for a part time Family Support Worker to join our Children in Care team. The hours are flexible and can be discussed to meet the needs of the applicant and the service.
As a Family Support Worker, you will support our work with children, young people and families including direct work with children and young people, supporting them in their placements and with Family Time with her family and with life story work
You will also have:
Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce or an equivalent qualification
Experience of working on a 1-1 basis with children and young people or their families in a social care, educational or voluntary setting
A full driving license and access to a car, though reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants, where required.
We are ambitious in Solihull and are building a stronger Solihull for our children, families and workforce. Connecting Families is the name of Solihull Children’s Services practice framework. At its core Connecting Families demonstrates the beliefs, values and principles of restorative practice and gives us a consistent relationship-based way of practicing to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.
We believe that families and their connected networks are of primary importance and are the most important influence on improving outcomes for children. We believe that children and their family networks are experts in their own lives and that children and their family networks have strengths, on which they should be empowered to build and draw on through effective family decision making.
Our team also enjoy a hybrid approach, working from both their home and our modern offices, as well as various flexible working arrangements and a generous benefits package that includes; competitive salaries, a modern working environment; a staff discount scheme; and a strong focus on staff wellbeing, with access to our Employee Assistance programme.
So, if you are ready to lead our ambitious team – and make a tangible impact and positive difference to families’ lives – then we would be delighted to receive your application.
To apply, please click on the link.
Or to find out more about our teams and all the great benefits of working in Children’s Services at Solihull Council please click here.
If you have a specific question regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Tony McGregor, Head of Service on anthony.mcgregor@solihull.gov.uk
Job Introduction
Family Support Worker – Children in Care Team
Band D: £31,586 – £36,124 per annum, pro rata.
Part Time – 18.5 hours per week
Location:
Chelmunds Place
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you’re interested click on official website to apply