FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £15.84 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | PAMP RECRUITMENT AGENCY LIMITED |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1R36 |
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There has never been a more exciting time to join Birmingham Children’s Trust as we celebrate our GOOD Ofsted status which we are immensely proud of.
2 Family Support Worker vacancies
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people at risk of homelessness? We are seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join our dynamic team, supporting 16–17-year-olds in line with the Southwark Judgement and the Children Act 1989. Your work will play a key role in preventing youth homelessness by ensuring that all young people are assessed and supported as children first, not just as housing applicants.
Key Responsibilities
• Respond promptly to referrals of 16–17-year-olds at risk of or presenting as homeless.
• Undertake home visits, needs assessments, and direct work with young people and their families.
• Work collaboratively with Housing, Social Care, and Early Help services to ensure appropriate statutory assessments are completed under Section 17 and Section 20 of the Children Act 1989.
• Advocate for young people’s rights in accordance with the Southwark Judgement, ensuring no unlawful gatekeeping occurs.
• Provide practical support to help families resolve conflict and reduce the need for accommodation where safe to do so.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding meetings.
• Participate in reflective supervision and continuous professional development.
About You
• Experience working with young people and families in a support, youth work or safeguarding role.
• Strong understanding of the Southwark Judgement and legal duties relating to homeless 16–17-year-olds.
• Knowledge of the thresholds for intervention under the Children Act 1989.
• Skilled in building trust with young people while advocating for their rights and welfare.
• Confident in working with challenging family dynamics and in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This Order is currently open for Candidates. This period closes on Sunday July 20 2025 at 16:15.
The top 20 Candidates submitted
2 Family Support Worker vacancies
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people at risk of homelessness? We are seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join our dynamic team, supporting 16–17-year-olds in line with the Southwark Judgement and the Children Act 1989. Your work will play a key role in preventing youth homelessness by ensuring that all young people are assessed and supported as children first, not just as housing applicants.
Key Responsibilities
• Respond promptly to referrals of 16–17-year-olds at risk of or presenting as homeless.
• Undertake home visits, needs assessments, and direct work with young people and their families.
• Work collaboratively with Housing, Social Care, and Early Help services to ensure appropriate statutory assessments are completed under Section 17 and Section 20 of the Children Act 1989.
• Advocate for young people’s rights in accordance with the Southwark Judgement, ensuring no unlawful gatekeeping occurs.
• Provide practical support to help families resolve conflict and reduce the need for accommodation where safe to do so.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding meetings.
• Participate in reflective supervision and continuous professional development.
About You
• Experience working with young people and families in a support, youth work or safeguarding role.
• Strong understanding of the Southwark Judgement and legal duties relating to homeless 16–17-year-olds.
• Knowledge of the thresholds for intervention under the Children Act 1989.
• Skilled in building trust with young people while advocating for their rights and welfare.
• Confident in working with challenging family dynamics and in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This Order is currently open for Candidates. This period closes on Sunday July 20 2025 at 16:15.
The top 20 Candidates submitted