Family Support Worker

The role of a Family Support Worker is a challenging and varied role where no two days are the same
The purpose of the Family Support Worker is to empower families to address the various challenges that they face in their lives to reduce the risk of harm to children
As a Family Support Worker, you will work within the Safeguarding Service in Children's Social Care supporting our children's social workers to provide intense, targeted family support to vulnerable disadvantaged children and young people and their families / carers, to enable children to live happily at home
In your role as a Family Support Worker, you will deliver a range of direct work programmes and outcome focused support within a community setting
Our Family Support Worker's attend children and young people's reviews, planning meetings and child protection conferences, making positive contributions working with multi-agencies to improve outcomes
Within the role as a Family Support Worker you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records in accordance with practice standards
You, as the Family Support Worker will contribute to the creative and innovative planning and organisation of an appropriate range of resources working alongside other partner agencies to support and improve attendance at school, reduce drug/alcohol use, seek mental health support, avoid homelessness and attend health appointments
You in your role as Family Support Worker will be expected to embrace change and be resilient and able to work flexibly and enthusiastically while dealing with the day to day expectations of the role
Our offer to you

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces - there's really something for everyone!

At least 27 days holiday rising to 32 after 5 years service.- option to purchase further days
Agile working - A "Flexibility First" approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
Part of the Local Government Pension scheme - option to join the AVC scheme
Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme
Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
Discounted Gym Memberships
Employee Volunteering Scheme
Medicash
Next steps:

Closing Date for this role is: Monday 9th December 2024.

Shortlisting will take place Thursday 12th December and interviews taking place Thursday 19th December 2024.