Family Help Disability Advisor G6 Social Care Non-Qualified
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Job Summary
- Work directly with children young people and families.
- Assess individual and family support needs.
- Provide practical emotional and wellbeing support.
- Deliver targeted short-term interventions.
- Assist families in developing skills confidence and resilience.
- Support children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.
- Promote inclusion independence and wellbeing.
- Understand the impact of disabilities on development and emotional wellbeing.
- Support families in accessing appropriate services and support networks.
- Complete needs assessments and identify appropriate support pathways.
- Develop action plans with families.
- Monitor and review outcomes and progress.
- Ensure interventions remain child-centred and outcome-focused.
- Provide information and advice regarding available services and support.
- Signpost families to relevant organisations and community services.
- Ensure families understand available options and support arrangements.
- Advocate on behalf of children and families where required.
- Collaborate with social workers schools health professionals and community organisations.
- Participate in multi-agency discussions and meetings.
- Share information appropriately to support positive outcomes.
- Recognise indicators of risk harm or vulnerability.
- Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
- Liaise with social workers and partner agencies where concerns arise.
- Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Complete case notes reports and assessments.
- Use case management systems effectively.
- Ensure compliance with confidentiality and data protection requirements.
- Experience working with children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.
- Experience supporting children young people and families in community education health or social care settings.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Experience carrying out assessments and delivering family-focused interventions.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children young people and families.
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
- Willingness to travel across Cardiff and surrounding areas when required.
- Previous Local Authority experience.
- Experience within Childrens Services Early Help Family Support or Disability Services.
- Experience using case management systems and electronic recording systems.
- Knowledge of services available to children with disabilities and additional needs.
- Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care Childcare Family Support Youth Work Education or equivalent experience.
- Family Support or Early Help qualification (desirable).
- Safeguarding training (desirable).
- Disability support or SEND-related qualifications (desirable).
- Understanding of the needs of children with disabilities and additional needs.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Understanding of family support and early intervention approaches.
- Understanding of child development and wellbeing.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and case management systems.
- Knowledge of Childrens Services and Early Help pathways (desirable).
- Understanding of local support services available to families (desirable).
- Knowledge of SEND and disability legislation (desirable).
- Experience working with children and families.
- Experience supporting children with disabilities or additional needs.
- Experience undertaking assessments and interventions.
- Experience working alongside multi-agency professionals.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and reports.
- Previous Local Authority experience (desirable).
- Experience within disability services early help or family support teams (desirable).
- Experience delivering targeted family support interventions (desirable).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
- Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure.
- Strong assessment and problem-solving skills.
- Good IT and case recording skills.
- Ability to engage and motivate families positively.
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care Childcare Family Support Youth Work Education or equivalent experience. Desirable Family Support or Early Help qualification. Safeguarding training. Disability support or SEND-related qualifications. Knowledge Essential Understanding of the needs of children with disabilities and additional needs. Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Understanding of family support and early intervention approaches. Understanding of child development and wellbeing. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and case management systems. Desirable Knowledge of Childrens Services and Early Help pathways. Understanding of local support services available to families. Knowledge of SEND and disability legislation. Experience Essential Experience working with children and families. Experience supporting children with disabilities or additional needs. Experience undertaking assessments and interventions. Experience working alongside multi-agency professionals. Experience maintaining accurate records and reports. Desirable Previous Local Authority experience. Experience within disability services early help or family support teams. Experience delivering targeted family support interventions. Skills & Competencies Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups. Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and manage a caseload. Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure. Strong assessment and problem-solving skills. Good IT and case recording skills. Ability to engage and motivate families positively. Additional Information Job Title: Family Help Disability Advisor This is a 3-month temporary contract Rate: 21.60 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Atlantic Wharf Cardiff Hybrid working arrangement Primarily home-based with attendance at County Hall and community visits as required Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle are essential Previous Local Authority experience is highly desirable Experience supporting children with disabilities and additional needs is essential Experience within Family Support Early Help or Childrens Services is highly desirable
