Family Connection Worker

This is an empowering role supporting children and young people onto a great life trajectory by working directly with them, their families and/or those who care for them to help build connections with the people who are important to them or to rebuild relationships thus enabling young people to live securely within their family, care or extended networks. Working in partnership with children and young people and their families and carers to deliver and provide services as their needs dictate, you will play a vital role in creating long-term plans for them, within which they are able to understand and tell their stories and build positive individual and family identities and shared connections.

There is immense scope for you to play an influential part in the lives of some of our most vulnerable children and young people and as such you will be skilled in delivering relationship based practice and hold experience and knowledge of the varied needs of children and young people who require care and support from Children's Social Care including children who move to live with new families. You will be familiar with visiting families within their own homes and working in creative ways to empower children, young people and their families to achieve their goals. You will be comfortable working as part of the professional network around these families and feel confident in providing written reports as required and contributing to discussions both on an informal basis and within more formal settings.

At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils. Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.

Whilst based within the Corporate Parenting Service the post will work across different service areas and teams including children requiring safeguarding and support, cared for children and care experienced young people and children placed for adoption. "This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check" Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

• 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
• Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
• A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
• Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
• Subsidised town centre car parking scheme