Family Support Worker - Grade E/F
Plymouth City Council
Role
Who You Are
You are a dedicated and compassionate individual who is committed to providing support to vulnerable children and families. Your ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multi-agency partners ensures a comprehensive approach to family support. You are detail-oriented and capable of identifying risk factors to safeguard children and families.
What the job involves
As a Family Support Worker in the Front Door Service, you will be responsible for screening and triaging referrals, assessing levels of need and risk, and coordinating appropriate support. The role involves direct communication with families, offering guidance, and signposting to relevant early help services within Plymouth. You will identify risk factors and respond appropriately, collaborating with multi-agency partners for a coordinated approach. Additionally, you will complete requests for information from partner agencies timely and professionally.
Skills
- Effective communication
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Collaboration with multi-agency partners
- Detail-oriented
- Time management
- Problem-solving