Family Worker (Bridges) (Ref 4338)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £26,357 - £29,439 per annum
Devon’s Bridges service (formerly Edge of Care) brings together a range of disciplines to work intensively and flexibly (including weekends and evenings) to provide timely and creative support to meet the complex needs of young people and their families and to prevent family breakdown.
The team works intensively and holistically with families, primarily in the home, to support change.
Bridges has two current vacancies for a Family Worker to join either the South or Exeter team.
An introduction to the role and key responsibilities:
As Family Worker you will be part of a locality team working in partnership with other professionals to deliver timely support to families particularly parents and carers.
Utilising the Bridges practice model the Family Worker will provide intensive support to families with multiple and complex needs and subject to a range of other statutory and voluntary interventions. The Family Worker role supports parents and carers with appropriate skilled interventions and practical support, both in response to crisis and for some families, as part of a longer-term support package.
You will need the skills to engage and build meaningful relationships with parents, carers and young people based on restorative principles and provide evidence-based interventions to support sustainable change. You will need to be persistent, tenacious and assertive, working with families who may be resistant to support from a statutory agency.
What sorts of skills do you need?
You should be enthusiastic and motivated to work creatively with parents and other professionals. This work will involve direct contact with families and young people so will require good communication and engagement skills and an ability to work within a dynamic multi agency team.
You will need an ability to listen and use a restorative approach to support and challenge families to make positive changes in their lives.
We are looking for experienced applicants, from a range of backgrounds, who are passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for adolescents and their families.
What we can offer you
Working for Devon County Council has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.
In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:
- 25 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website
- Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life
- Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role)
- Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
- This role is subject to Disqualification from Caring for Children (England) Regulations 2002 check.
For an informal discussion please contact Jonathan Scott on 01392 383000.
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterTeignbridgeDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ12 4PH
- Reference
REQ004338
- Occupational GroupSocial Care & Health
- Salary Details
£26,357 - £29,439 per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week (including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays)
- Closing Date
30/01/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes