Family Intervention Worker

Position: Early Family Help Practice Manager (Long Term Temporary)

Please note this is a long-term temporary position starting ASAP.

We are recruiting two Family Help Practice Managers. One position is for 3 months, and the other for 4 months.

Role Overview

As an Early Family Help Practice Manager within the Children & Families Department, you will support the Service Manager with operational delivery and translating strategy into practice. Your responsibilities will include overseeing performance, human resources, and health and safety within your service areas. You will lead and manage one or two neighborhood Early Family Help Teams, depending on locality size and demographics.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and develop the delivery of whole age family help in line with Wigan's early help framework.
• Coach, manage, supervise, and support a team of family help workers to engage children and families through an asset-based approach, resulting in sustainable change aligned with the Strengthening Families Practice model.
• Maintain operational oversight, ensuring quality casework supervision and quality assurance to uphold high practice standards.
• Promote awareness and understanding of mental health and wellbeing for children, young people, and families to reduce stigma.
• Contribute to reducing health inequalities by working in partnership to support, empower, and remove barriers to good health.
• Develop and deliver Continuous Professional Development for the workforce.
• Participate in thematic areas and deputise for the Service Manager when necessary. You will liaise with CYPS, the wider Local Authority, and other agencies involved in early help support.

Benefits of Working with Semester.co.uk

• Free ongoing training opportunities upon registration
• Competitive pay rates
• In-house payroll with weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Support and advice from a dedicated, friendly team
• Assignment with an experienced consultant
• Various opportunities in your preferred area

Additional Information

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Note

Duration: 11 months

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