3 months contract with local authority

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex cases stepping down from children's social care, conducting early help assessments, and arranging Team Around the Family meetings.
  
• Offer support for cases escalating to level 4, ensuring a seamless transition between early help and social care.
  
• Provide intensive, targeted support to vulnerable children and adolescents, including those with complex emotional and mental health issues.
  
• Conduct risk and needs assessments using the Early Help Assessment Tool (EHAT) and coordinate Team Around the Family plans.
  
• Implement de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors within families.
  
• Align work with the Signs of Safety model and utilize tools like the Family Outcomes Star to track progress.
  
• Develop and support practical parenting strategies to enhance family relationships.
  
• Maintain accurate records on electronic systems, including plans, assessments, and chronologies.
  
• Participate in regular supervision sessions and demonstrate progress in improving outcomes for children.
  
• Conduct home visits to provide targeted support and meet Early Help Hub Practice Standards.
  
• Support supervised contact for cases open to Early Help and promote equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.
  
• Safeguard children and young people in line with statutory guidance and legislation.
  
• Engage in professional development and contribute to service evaluation and development.
  
• Establish and maintain working relationships with service users, ensuring their views are recorded.
  
• Stay informed on legal frameworks and responsibilities relevant to the role.
  
• Work within a performance management framework, adhering to City Council policies and safety regulations.
  

• Subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
  
• Experience in managing complex cases and conducting early help assessments.
  
• Ability to provide targeted support to vulnerable children and adolescents.
  
• Proficiency in using assessment tools like EHAT and coordinating Team Around the Family plans.
  
• Strong skills in de-escalation and developing parenting strategies.
  
• Competence in maintaining detailed electronic records.
  
• Commitment to professional development and service improvement.
  
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and legal responsibilities.
  
• Ability to work within a performance management framework and adhere to City Council policies.