Outreach Support Worker

Job Title: Outreach Support Worker
Salary: £29,269 - £31,364 per annum
37 Hours per Week
Location: County Hall, Worcester
Permanent

The Role:
Supporting Families First team are seeking an exceptional candidate who is focussed on facilitating positive outcomes for our children and young people within Worcestershire.

You will be part of a friendly, innovative multi-disciplinary pod with the key priority of building on existing strengths within the family in order to manage times of crisis or emerging challenges.

Within your role you will work directly with Children & Parents within their own homes. A key task is to build a positive working relationship, be responsive to changing needs and to ensure that the Child In Need plan is progressing as outlined. You will also be expected to liaise with internal and external partners who are integral to the plan.

In order to support you to do the best job possible you will be directly managed and supervised by an Advanced Social Work Practitioner who will also lead on the Child In Need Plan. The overall responsibility and functionality of the pod is led by the Team Manager. In terms of the disciplines within the Pod there is a Money Mentor, Family Support Worker, Youth Mentor, Substance Misuse and two other experienced Outreach Workers.

If you wish to make a real difference to people’s lives, then there has never been a better time to join us. If you would like further information on this role please contact Mr Kevin Smith on 01905 643858 or via e-mail on KSmith6@worcschildrenfirst.org.uk

Benefits:
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look!  Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know! Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government. Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation. Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

How to Apply:
CVs With Cover letter are invited to apply for this role.

Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.

Please submit your CV with Cover Letter to Recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

Application Closing Date: Monday 27^th May 2024
Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday 6^th June 2024