Family Key Worker

Salary: £32,076 - £33,945

Hours per week: 37 hours

Temporary/Fixed term: 12 months

Interview date: Tuesday 07 May 2024

Children and Young Peoples Disability Team - Transforming Young Lives

Our vibrant Children and Young People Disability team, within our ‘ Outstanding ’ Children’s services, is on the lookout for a passionate Family Key Worker.

We're searching for someone who is excited to contribute to our innovative service, where children, young people, and families are placed at the forefront of our mission.

As a Family Key Worker, you will have a varied role in supporting children and their families. This might for example include implementing a communication system, supporting with mealtime and bedtime routines and advising on safety in the home. Your presence will also offer direct support to Social Workers and Occupational Therapists when needed.

To excel in this role, you should have an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification, a deep understanding of child protection policies, and a commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Proven experience working with vulnerable children, strong knowledge of child development, and a drive to improve outcomes for children and families are essential.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

Your substantive manager must agree to you transferring to the secondment role. This agreement must be sought in principle before applying for the seconded role. If the secondment will impact significantly on service delivery, your substantive manager may not agree to the secondment.

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

For more details, contact Suzanne Evemy, Team Manager Child Disability, at suzanne.evemy@wiltshire.gov.uk , or call 01249 705570.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

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