Family Caseworker

Dandelion Time’s pioneering nature-based therapy seeks to rebuild the confidence and self-belief of children impacted by trauma, enabling them to take the necessary steps to move forward.  To support our expansion across Kent, we have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated staff team as a Family Caseworker.  From our sites in Maidstone, Ashford and Gravesend, the Family Caseworker will work directly with children and families delivering our unique therapeutic programme aimed at helping families recover from trauma.

The Family Caseworker will manage their own caseload and be responsible for preparing, leading and delivering  family sessions, including organising self and others in craft activities, gardening, meal preparation and individual face to face working. 

Working hours:                30 to 37.5 hours a week over 4 to 5 days (Monday to Saturday).  The working pattern will include Saturdays. 

Location:                         All Dandelion Time’s sites and HQ                            

Experience

To be successful in this role you will have

·      Experience of working in a therapeutic or health agency setting

       Experience of therapeutic work with groups

·      Experience in one or more specialist area for example, (but not limited to) attachment difficulties, trauma, domestic violence, or mental health issues

Skills

·     Skilled in motivating people of all ages especially in a family context.

·     Organised and thorough in your approach to preparing sessions and documenting outcomes

·     Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise your work and deal with competing or conflicting demands.

·     Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of people.

Qualifications:

·      Educated to degree level (or comparable)

·      Professional qualification in a related subject, for example, (but not limited to) systemic practice, counselling, psychotherapy, eco-therapy, health visiting, social work or occupational therapy

If you have the skills required in the person specification and you want to work for a charity transforming young lives, then we want to hear from you!

To download the Recruitment Pack, please visit Work for us - Dandelion Time

The deadline for applications is midnight on Wednesday 21^st February 2024.

Dandelion Time reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.  If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  Please note curriculum vitae will not be accepted for this role.

Dandelion Time is committed to developing a team that reflects the diversity of the families we work with.  We welcome applications from all sectors of the community.  Only those with the right to work in the UK will be considered for this position. 

Dandelion Time is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Safer recruitment practices will be followed, and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.