We are recruiting a Family Support Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.
Team: Youth Offending Service
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.
We pay an attractive salary of £29,540- £31,022and offer access to training and development opportunities.
An opportunity has arisen in the Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly Youth Offending Service for a Family Support Worker. The post will sit within the Prevention Team and the post holder will work on cases in all 3 teams. The successful candidate will be based at our offices at Woodfieldside Business Park, Pontllanfraith and will work across both county boroughs. It is essential for applicants to be car owners/drivers.
The primary task of the post is the delivery of bespoke family support programmes to best suit individual needs. This could include a variety of one-to-one parenting sessions and group work. The focus of work will be mainly with parents/carers. It is essential to have good IT skills to maintain accurate and timely electronic recordings, via the YOS database system.
The post will require the holder to work closely in partnership with the local statutory and voluntary sector services. The post holder will also be responsible for developing, maintaining and improving participation with families and children in the planning of services and monitoring of outcomes.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to fill this permanent post to support the overall aim of the YOS in reducing offending by children. Therefore, you will need to demonstrate a proven ability to engage parents and make a positive impact with the work you will be delivering as part of our multi agency Youth Offending Service. In achieving these aims, you will work closely with families and/or carers to address the factors leading to offending.
You will be required to contribute to accurate and timely electronic records in accordance with the Youth Justice Board’s National Standards. Therefore, IT skills are essential for this role, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Does this sound like the right job for you? If so we will provide you with the following:
- Comprehensive induction.
- Training to promote your continued professional development.
- An embedded risk assessment model.
- Evidence based and timely decision making.
- Regular supervision, annual appraisal and opportunities for reflective practice.
- Supportive and experienced Senior Practitioners and Team Managers.
- Visible and strong leadership from the YOS Management Team.
For the role, we ask that you have:
- NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent qualification
- Current practice and theory underpinning work with young people who offend
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kate Macgregor on 01495 235623 or email MACGRK@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
Caerphilly County Borough Council does not receive applications submitted via the StudySmarter website. All applications must be submitted through our official Council website.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
