Start the New Year with a Rewarding Career: Join Our Family Support Worker Team! 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families? Join our dedicated Family Support Worker Team at Sefton Council and start the new year with a fulfilling career. 

Why Choose Sefton Council? 

At Sefton Council, we are committed to investing in our people. Our vision is to grow and nurture our own talent, creating a strong and professional workforce dedicated to the well-being of children and families in our communities. Here’s what sets us apart: 

• Small Teams, Big Impact: Be a valued member of our close-knit teams. 

• Manageable Workload: Maintain work-life balance with manageable responsibilities. 

• Strong Supervision and Support: Access regular supervision and professional development. 

• Commitment to Excellence: Uphold high standards in supporting and safeguarding children and families. 

Job Purpose: 

• Contribute to the delivery of an effective Children’s Social Care Service, continuously improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. 

• Provide practical and social support for children, young people, and families, contributing to care packages, recognizing serious risk, and promoting welfare. 

• Comply with national and service procedures and guidance, managing the reputation of the service and the Council. 

Main Duties: 

1. Work with children aged 0-25, contributing to ongoing assessments, care planning, and reviews, ensuring a child-centered focus. 

1. Undertake direct work with children, young people, and their families in homes and the community, promoting positive outcomes in line with care plans. 

1. Promote and facilitate contact for children and young people with their birth family members, providing supervision and assessment as required. 

1. Identify and assess levels of risk and need, delivering protective and/or supportive services for children at risk, in need, and/or looked after. 

1. Communicate effectively and confidently in a range of situations. 

1. Undertake home visits and welfare checks, ensuring children are safeguarded within the community and reporting safeguarding issues. 

1. Provide emergency cover or crisis intervention, including immediate tasks within the home to keep children safe and prevent accommodation. 

1. Support social workers during Child Protection Enquiries, including Section 47 enquiries and the immediate protection of children. 

1. Advise and refer or signpost to other services, such as financial support, accommodation, and welfare rights. 

1. Contribute to work directed by the family courts. 

1. Support the involvement of children and young people in decisions affecting their lives, helping them make informed decisions. 

1. Promote the well-being and resilience of children and young people, understanding child development, emotional identity, and self-esteem. 

1. Work individually or as part of a team. 

1. Demonstrate inclusive practice in relation to identity and diversity, challenging any issues of concern. 

1. Work cooperatively with colleagues and in partnership within the Council and across agency boundaries, including statutory, voluntary, and community groups. 

1. Enter and record high-quality information on the Council’s children’s database. 

1. Provide support to qualified social workers, including practical tasks and administrative support. 

1. Prepare for and attend Performance and Development Reviews, supervision sessions, and staff meetings, utilizing learning and development opportunities. 

Be Part of Something Exciting in the New Year 

Join Sefton now and be part of our improvement journey. We have opportunities for Family Support Workers. Make a fresh start in the new year with a career that truly makes a difference. 

This post will close on 26th January 2025 and we reserve the right to close this advertisement early. 

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.