5-6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
An experienced and motivated Team Around the Family (TAF) Worker is required to provide direct support to children young people and their families or carers.
The role involves undertaking assessments coordinating multi-agency meetings and implementing support plans that address identified needs in line with Families First principles and national standards.
The postholder will work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes strengthen family relationships and ensure that safeguarding concerns are effectively identified and addressed.
This is a rewarding temporary opportunity within a supportive Early Help service that focuses on prevention empowerment and early intervention.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Deliver direct support to children young people and families in line with Families First and TAF service guidance.
Undertake assessments of need and risk to inform support and intervention plans.
Facilitate and chair multi-agency TAF meetings and reviews ensuring that action plans are agreed implemented and regularly monitored.
Work in partnership with families carers and professionals to develop coordinated strengths-based interventions.
Provide motivational support to help families engage with services overcome barriers and strengthen relationships.
Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with local policies and statutory requirements.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records both electronically and in written format.
Attend meetings and reviews producing clear factual and professional reports and documentation.
Participate in supervision and appraisal sessions contributing to service development and performance targets.
Take responsibility for continuous professional development staying up to date with relevant legislation guidance and good practice.
Skills/Experience:
Previous experience working with children young people and families in a support keyworker or early help capacity.
Strong understanding of family dynamics child development and the safeguarding framework.
Proven ability to assess needs identify risks and develop tailored family support plans.
Excellent communication interpersonal and relationship-building skills with families and professionals.
Experience facilitating multi-agency meetings and working collaboratively across different services.
Skilled in motivational techniques and strength-based approaches to encourage engagement.
Good report writing record keeping and IT skills including use of Microsoft Office and case management systems.
Knowledge of relevant legislation policies and guidance relating to children families and early help services.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Commitment to promoting equality inclusion and positive outcomes for all children and families.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 24/10/2025.
Hours: 37 hours per week.
Location: Barry hybrid working (4 days in office 1 day from home).
Previous experience working with children young people and families in a support keyworker or early help capacity. Strong understanding of family dynamics child development and the safeguarding framework. Proven ability to assess needs identify risks and develop tailored family support plans. Excellent communication interpersonal and relationship-building skills with families and professionals. Experience facilitating multi-agency meetings and working collaboratively across different services. Skilled in motivational techniques and strength-based approaches to encourage engagement. Good report writing record keeping and IT skills including use of Microsoft Office and case management systems. Knowledge of relevant legislation policies and guidance relating to children families and early help services. Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Commitment to promoting equality inclusion and positive outcomes for all children and families.