Important Information for Current Barnet Council Employees
This position is open to internal candidates employed by LBB. Any applications received from external candidates outside of the above will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centres vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for threeFamily Support Navigators to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the MASH (multi agency safeguarding hub). These posts will form a vital part of the Early Help Service within Family Services. They will work as to process all incoming referrals matching need to service to ensure families receive appropriate support at the earliest possible time. The post will work closelywith our locality based Best Start Family Hubs in order to keep abreast of services available to children and families in their local area and ensure appropriate Early Help Services are in place.
About you
You will have a strong knowledge of pathways and thresholds in advising service users and partners to get the right help at the first instance.
You will have the ability to analyse data from MASH to monitor emerging need across the Borough and provide appropriate support based on need.
You will be able to offer information advice and guidance to families and professionals regarding Early Help Services to prevent issues escalating and requiring statutory involvement.
You will have the ability to develop Barnets partnership working across universal Early Help Services including education health housing & VCFS providing professional support with a focus on developing practitioner confidence and the earlier identification of families in need of early help.
You will have experience in outreach work in the community promoting the Early Help offer to partners and families
You will be familiar with the offer across partnerships and lead on a joined up approach to working in multi-agency partnerships
You will have a commitment to relational strengths-based and restorative practice ensuring children and families are meaningfully involved
You will have a passion for delivering high-quality equitable services that recognise and respond to diversity within our communities
What we offer
How to apply
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To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
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