Cumbria County Council Hiring for Child and Family Worker – Family Centres at Carlisle Full Time

Job title

Child and Family Worker – Family Centres PL1685e

Job reference

REQ00000014117

Date posted

17/08/2022

Application closing date

30/08/2022

Location

CARLISLE

Salary

28,226.00 – 29,174.00 (pro rata)

Package

Blank

Contractual hours

18.5

Basis

Part time

Job category/type

OTHER

Attachments

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Job description

Salary: 28 226 – 29 174 (Pro-Rata)

The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Workbase: This role will be based at our Family Centre in Botcherby, but will work across Carlisle and Eden, providing a positive experience for the children and young people.

Contract Details: Permanent

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, hard-working, and dedicated person to join our team as a Child and Family Worker; developing and delivering exceptional service to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and families, working as part of a multi-agency team.

The Role

As a Child and Family Worker, you will be allocated work in-line with the needs of the children and families, including carrying-out parenting assessments, undertaking direct work with children and families and supervising family time between

parents and children.

We work in collaboration with all internal and external parties, developing and agreeing on courses of actions that meet the individual needs of the children and families we are working with, ensuring a safe, secure and non-discriminatory environment is maintained.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a flexible, driven and compassionate person, who has the ability to adapt to both the individual needs of the children, young people and families, but who can also provide solutions and outcomes to any unexpected issues that may arise.

Experience of managing challenging behaviour and working with complex issues is important for this role, a NVQ 3 or equivalent in a relevant professional area is essential, as well as evidence of on-going professional development.

It is important that the successful candidates are sensitive to the impact of their decisions, and that the voice of children and young people is heard and informs assessment and direct work.

Please read all supporting information before applying for this role.

If you would like and informal chat or have any questions about this opportunity, please contact either Stephanie Crosthwaite Tel 07467 685 411 or Rachael Wharton Tel 07825 060 710.

This role requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children.

Interview information

Interview date: 08/09/2022

We are currently operating both virtual and in-person interviews. If virtual, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Interview options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

What we can offer you

Cumbria County Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities

• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

As an equal opportunities employer, Cumbria County Council is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Cumbria County Council.

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