Family Support Worker x 3 inHounslow inHounslow PUBLISHED 24 JUL 2024

London Borough of Hounslow

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Children with Disability team as a Family Support Worker.

About Us At Hounslow



We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.

We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.



About Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion



We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.

We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.

As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.



Our Benefits




About The Role


This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Children with Disability team as a Family Support Worker. In this role, you will work closely with children with disabilities and their families to address multiple and complex needs, improving family functioning and resilience, reducing the need for statutory interventions.

You will develop, deliver, and evaluate creative, robust, and outcomes-led packages of intervention and support for children, young people, and their families, based on whole family assessment. You will provide an integrated response to meeting the needs of young people through collaborative working with colleagues, partners, young people, and their families/carers.

As a Family Support Worker, you will hold case responsibility, manage and prioritize a caseload, working alongside children with disabilities and their families in their homes and the community sometimes until the child turns 18. You will support families to achieve change, build resilience, and reach a point where the young person can function effectively with the least restrictions.

You will also support families to access and engage with mainstream services, raising awareness of services available, taking families to appointments and meetings, supporting parents to complete forms, and advocating on their behalf.

This role requires flexibility to meet the needs of families, including occasional early morning and evening working. You will occasionally provide periods of intensive direct support for children with disabilities and their families in crisis.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality family support to children with disabilities and their families, excited about working with managers developing a service which provides children with disabilities the tools and opportunities they need to live successful lives in safer homes built on love, then this role is for you.

Please note that a professional qualification in social care, health, youth, or community work (preferably NVQ Level 4 or above) is required for this role. We look forward to receiving your application!



About The Team You’ll Be Working In



The children with disabilities team provides social work services to children with disabilities and their families. It is a rewarding and fast paced work environment where you will be supported by experienced managers to be part of the team which delivers early help, Child in Need, children looked after and child protection services to the diverse community of Hounslow. The team sits within the Children and Adult Services directorate and consists of a social work team, a short break team, our business support officers and the Family Support team. We are co-located with the SEND EHC team and have close working relationships with the Childrens Community Nursing Team, our local schools, and NHS therapy services.

You will be supervised by one of the assistant team manager of the children with disabilities team and you will have three family support worker colleagues who will support you grow and develop our new family support team. We are based in the council main office, Hounslow House, in the heart of Hounslow and serve all residents of the borough.



About You



If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:

  • Empathy and Compassion: You should genuinely care about the well-being of children with disabilities and their families. Empathy is essential for understanding their unique challenges and providing effective support.
  • Strong Communication Skills: As a Family Support Worker, you’ll engage with families, colleagues, and partners. Clear communication is crucial for building trust, explaining processes, and advocating on behalf of the families.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: The role involves working in various settings, including homes and the community. You’ll need to adapt to different family dynamics, schedules, and needs. Flexibility ensures you can provide timely and relevant support.
  • Problem-Solving Abilities: Families may face complex issues related to disability, mental health, or social circumstances. Being resourceful and solution-oriented will help you navigate challenges and find effective interventions.
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning: Our team values professional development. Stay informed about best practices, attend relevant training, and be open to learning new approaches. Your growth directly impacts the families you support.

Remember, we’re excited to welcome someone who shares our passion for making a positive impact on children’s lives!



Qualifications:


About Us At Hounslow


We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.

We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.


About Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion


We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.

We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.

As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.


Our Benefits



About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Children with Disability team as a Family Support Worker. In this role, you will work closely with children with disabilities and their families to address multiple and complex needs, improving family functioning and resilience, reducing the need for statutory interventions.

You will develop, deliver, and evaluate creative, robust, and outcomes-led packages of intervention and support for children, young people, and their families, based on whole family assessment. You will provide an integrated response to meeting the needs of young people through collaborative working with colleagues, partners, young people, and their families/carers.

As a Family Support Worker, you will hold case responsibility, manage and prioritize a caseload, working alongside children with disabilities and their families in their homes and the community sometimes until the child turns 18. You will support families to achieve change, build resilience, and reach a point where the young person can function effectively with the least restrictions.

You will also support families to access and engage with mainstream services, raising awareness of services available, taking families to appointments and meetings, supporting parents to complete forms, and advocating on their behalf.

This role requires flexibility to meet the needs of families, including occasional early morning and evening working. You will occasionally provide periods of intensive direct support for children with disabilities and their families in crisis.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality family support to children with disabilities and their families, excited about working with managers developing a service which provides children with disabilities the tools and opportunities they need to live successful lives in safer homes built on love, then this role is for you.

Please note that a professional qualification in social care, health, youth, or community work (preferably NVQ Level 4 or above) is required for this role. We look forward to receiving your application!


About The Team You’ll Be Working In


The children with disabilities team provides social work services to children with disabilities and their families. It is a rewarding and fast paced work environment where you will be supported by experienced managers to be part of the team which delivers early help, Child in Need, children looked after and child protection services to the diverse community of Hounslow. The team sits within the Children and Adult Services directorate and consists of a social work team, a short break team, our business support officers and the Family Support team. We are co-located with the SEND EHC team and have close working relationships with the Childrens Community Nursing Team, our local schools, and NHS therapy services.

You will be supervised by one of the assistant team manager of the children with disabilities team and you will have three family support worker colleagues who will support you grow and develop our new family support team. We are based in the council main office, Hounslow House, in the heart of Hounslow and serve all residents of the borough.


About You


If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:

  • Empathy and Compassion: You should genuinely care about the well-being of children with disabilities and their families. Empathy is essential for understanding their unique challenges and providing effective support.
  • Strong Communication Skills: As a Family Support Worker, you’ll engage with families, colleagues, and partners. Clear communication is crucial for building trust, explaining processes, and advocating on behalf of the families.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: The role involves working in various settings, including homes and the community. You’ll need to adapt to different family dynamics, schedules, and needs. Flexibility ensures you can provide timely and relevant support.
  • Problem-Solving Abilities: Families may face complex issues related to disability, mental health, or social circumstances. Being resourceful and solution-oriented will help you navigate challenges and find effective interventions.
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning: Our team values professional development. Stay informed about best practices, attend relevant training, and be open to learning new approaches. Your growth directly impacts the families you support.

Remember, we’re excited to welcome someone who shares our passion for making a positive impact on children’s lives!


Qualifications:



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