Contract to start ASAP until 29-01-27 with a possible extension.

Responsibilities:

To support the assessment of children and families through observation, direct work and by undertaking interviews and gathering information from a range of sources as directed by the line manager to contribute to holistic assessment of children's needs.

To establish rapport, build respectful relationships with children, families and their support networks whilst undertaking assessment and family support interventions ensuring that their views and wishes are heard and recorded accurately.

To engage and communicate effectively with other agencies and include their professional views in assessments and plans for children and their families, working collaboratively and maintaining regular liaison in the best interests of children.

To work with families in their homes or other settings on an agreed basis so as to monitor, assess risk and assist in the implementation of an agreed plan of support using evidenced-based methodologies and by offering practical help to enable families to help themselves, and supporting adults to develop their role as parents/carers.

To work independently, and when appropriate as the lead professional with families, taking decisions about the tasks that need doing, taking responsibility for these decisions and their impact on the family.

To bring to the attention of your line manager any concerns relating to the quality of parenting or the safety and well-being of children within their home or other community environments.

To use a task-centred approach to enable parents to manage practical parenting tasks and provide regular feedback on progress towards the agreed plan including any changes.

To prepare clear and concise informative written reports based on complex evidence in relation to your work with families as required and to agreed standards and timescales.

To attend and participate in multi-agency meetings including Child Protection Conferences and Looked After Children Reviews, promoting at all times the best outcomes for children.

To learn about local resources, facilities and other sources of support available to families as appropriate, and support families to develop links with those services including Children Centres, playgroups, Youth Hubs and adult services.

To work flexible hours based on families' needs (including early mornings, evenings and occasional weekends) and to take a flexible and hands-on approach to the full range of tasks that families may need help with.

To respond in a timely manner to all contacts from children and their families and other agencies.

To manage own workload as directed and organise and plan work activities taking into account the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities.

To maintain meticulous case records relating to a child's circumstances and your workand to contribute to the overall picture of need and risk.

To maintain management information about children and their families by inputting data in line with the IT frameworks as required.

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