Childrens Services Worker

Role: Children Services Worker

Location: Birmingham West Midlands

Salary:24795.00 per annum (pro-rata)

Contract/Hours:Permanent Part Time 30 hours per week(4-day week Monday to Thursday)

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave (pro-rata) PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year we helped more than 688000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.

About the service

Our local friendly team at Birmingham Community Childrens Centre provides services for children and the last year we supported 595 children and families. We are on the lookout for someone who is passionate and wants to join us in making a difference by listening to the childs voice first and doing what is right.

We work in partnership with Health Care Education and others including local children centres welfare support and other voluntary organisations.

Our services include child and family health services; parenting programmes and antenatal support; early years education services such as stay and play sessions; speech and language support and family learning.

In Addition we offer support for parents with adult learning and employment support.

A bit about the role

We employ a comprehensive system of whole-family support which focuses on building intensive relationships and providing robust support to enhance the wellbeing of the families we engage with. This holistic approach aims to stabilise families helping them to overcome their challenges and live happier more fulfilling lives together.

As a Childrens Services Worker you will play a pivotal role in a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional support to children young people and this position youll manage a diverse caseload planning preparing and delivering engaging group sessions tailored to meet the specific needs of children young people families. Your responsibilities will include offering one to one support and supervision within the childrens service ensuring that all interactions align with Ofsted requirements and service delivery standards.

Youll be expected to demonstrate advanced casework skills particularly in safeguarding and will take the lead in delivering parenting sessions. Comprehensive training will be provided to equip you with the necessary skills to facilitate workshops and parent/child sessions all whilst adhering to Ofsted regulations.

Your guidance will be crucial in the team as it will help foster a collaborative environment where every team member feels supported and empowered to contribute effectively.

How youll help create brighter futures

In the role of Children Services Worker youll be:

• Providing a supportive service to children young people and their families based on an assessment of need.
• Delivering interventions with children young people or families on a 1:1 basis group or community setting
• Providing care and support to Children with a disability in short break sessions Stay and Play and holiday playschemes.
• Planning casework including undertaking assessing reviewing and managing risks this will include home visiting.
• Attending and participating at relevant multi-agency meetings.
• Responsible for day-to-day resource planning to ensure high quality services are delivered.
• Establishing and developing effective relationships and channels of communication with children young people families colleagues community organisations partner agencies and other external agencies
• Retaining records using various IT systems working in accordance with organisational policies procedures and regulatory requirements.

Lets talk about you

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge We are looking for someone with a can do attitude to join our team.

Ideally you will have:

• Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years/Childcare working with Children Young People and Families is essential.
• Experience of working with Children and young people (0-19 years) with disabilities and supporting their families.
• Knowledge and experience of practice across a multiagency portfolio professional experience in the field of childrens social care /social care setting or background
• Up-to-date experience and application of safeguarding principles and the ability to promote the welfare of the child.
• Access to transport to travel across Birmingham.

Interviews will be held on Monday 13th April

Good to know.

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.

Contact:Sarah Manderfield or email us atquoting reference 12278

Diversity equality and inclusion

At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for

Dont meet every single requirement

If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.

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