Service users and partner agencies - statutory, voluntary and independent organisations.
MAJOR PURPOSE OF POST:To provide a direct service to children, young people and their families/carers, in line with the Families First guidance, relevant national standards and local and national legislation and guidance
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 6, SCP 14 - 19 £29,540 - £32,061 p.a.
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, some flexibility required
Main Place of Work: Barry
Temporary Reason: Welsh Government funded role
Description:
- To provide a consistent and quality service to all service users (children, young people, parents & carers) referred to the Families First TAF Service.
- To undertake service user assessments including assessments of need and assessments of risk to inform support planning, in line with Service and national standards.
- To facilitate and chair TAF multi agency meetings and reviews to ensure support plans are agreed, implemented and monitored in line with agreed service standards.
- To implement agreed support plans including ongoing assessment, planning, monitoring and reviewing responsibilities in line with service standards.
About you
You will need:
- Experience of working in an appropriate Statutory/Voluntary setting with children/young people and families in a strengths based way and in partnership with other agencies
- Experience of supporting families with complex needs
- Ability to assess, plan, action, review and evaluate
- Ability to work on your own and as part of a team with a high level of personal motivation and ability to motivate others
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively (in both written and oral form)
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced and Barred Both
For Further Information, contact: Michelle Gardner - mgardner@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
