Intensive Family Support Worker

We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Intensive Family Support Worker.

The successful candidate will use their extensive knowledge of children, young people and families to provide holistic packages of support to young people on the edge of care in order to prevent family breakdown. This support will be delivered within a restorative practice framework aimed at working 'with' families to empower them.

The Intensive Family Support Worker will also work closely with social workers and practitioners from other professions within a multi-agency context to ensure a co-ordinated approach to casework planning.

The post holder will plan, supervise and assess contact between children and their parents or extended family with the aim of achieving high quality, safe contact as well as developing and promoting programmes of social education, activities, support, advice and information for young people within the context of a whole family casework approach.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Silver Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here