Family Worker

• You will have experience of working with and supporting children and or families
• You will be dedicated to improving outcomes for Dorset's children and young people
• You will be self motivated, enthusiastic and used to working in a fast paced environment
• You will demonstrate and role model Responsibility, Respect, Recognition and Collaboration in line with Dorset's behaviours and values.
• You will be able to work as part of a team and also use your own initiative.

• This role will be responsible for the delivery of support to children, young people and families in localities, taking a whole family approach.

•  Undertake 1:1 group and outreach work
•  Deliver direct work with children, young people, parents and families in the family home and other community locations.
•  Convene and attend Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings and reviews
•  Use relevant case management systems, databases and business intelligence tools as directed by the team manager.
•  Provide information, advice and guidance to children, young people and families
•  Co-work cases with other professionals including social workers.
•  Assess parenting skills and help to build physical and emotional caring abilities through a range of practical activities
•  Deliver parenting and behaviour management support to children and families
•  Keep up to date with knowledge of local service provision
•  Coach, mentor and motivate families to make and sustain change
•  Support families during crisis situations
•  Support schools in the local area by being their link worker between early help and schools.

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.