Families First Worker

Responsibilities

• To provide a direct service to children, young people and their families/carers, in line with the Families First guidance, relevant national standards and local and national legislation and guidance.
• To provide a consistent and quality service to all service users (children, young people, parents & carers) referred to the Families First TAF Service.
  * To work in partnership with service users (families & professionals) both internally and externally.
  * To promote and represent positively the work of the TAF Service with all partner agencies.
  * To undertake service user assessments including assessments of need and assessments of risk to inform support planning, in line with Service and national standards.
  * To facilitate and chair TAF multi agency meetings and reviews to ensure support plans are agreed, implemented and monitored in line with agreed service standards.
  * To implement agreed support plans including ongoing assessment, planning, monitoring and reviewing responsibilities in line with service standards.
  * To undertake direct work with children, young people and their families and carers in line with the agreed casework planning and under the guidance and supervision of your supervisor.
  * To use motivational techniques to encourage families to engage with the support available, address their issues and build on their family relationships.
  * To ensure that any safeguarding concerns are identified and escalated in accordance with the Councils safeguarding policies.
  * To be aware of and have an understanding of all relevant legislation, guidance, policy and procedures, good practice guidelines, national standards and the principles of Best Value.
  * To attend all relevant meetings, reviews and produce required reports represent the Service in a professional manner.
  * To maintain accurate and up to date case records, both electronically and on case files, in relation to each child, young person and family in line with Service policy.
  * To provide information for the Early Help Manager and Management Board as required.
  * To participate fully in professional supervision and appraisal with the Practitioner Manager in line with Service Policy.
  * To take responsibility for your own continuous professional development including updating knowledge about the relevant legislation, standards, practice, guidance and research that impacts on the provision of social care services.
  * To contribute to the development of an Annual Service Plan.
  * To assist the Early Help Manager in meeting performance targets set for the Project.