Community Family Worker
Fixed Term one-year contract
All Year Round- Full Time
Post Title: Community Family Worker- Camberwell and Dulwich Locality
Grade: Hay Grade 7 – Scale 14 – 25 (£32,700 – £38,769)
We are recruiting for someone who has experience working with families and their children to join our Family Services Team. This team delivers universal and targeted activities with children and families, as well as engaging in 1:1 casework with families with complex needs. The Family Star assessment and action planning tool has been implemented within Southwark as well as mosaic system, which the successful candidates will be trained in using this with families.
This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals with a proven track record of ensuring positive outcomes for children and families to contribute to the high quality and valuable
targeted support we provide.
We are looking for outstanding candidates who:
• Have the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with children and adults
• Have experience of working with families with complex needs, employing evidence based practice to effect positive outcomes
• Can demonstrate an excellent understanding of child development and how this will be implemented in practice
• Can take a collaborative approach to multi-agency partnerships so that children and families needs are met in a holistic way
• Has the ability to stay calm under pressure and employ good organisational and time management skills
• Is committed to improving the lives of children and their families so they are safe and are able to thrive
• Has a minimum relevant level 3 qualification and 1 year post qualifying experience
We will offer you:
• The opportunity to be part of a new team that delivers high-quality and creative practice
• Professional support from a skilled and knowledgeable leadership team
• An organisational culture that values the voice of it’s team and encourages innovation
• An inclusive and flexible approach to working with families built on strong values and principles
• Excellent professional development opportunities for the right candidates
Camberwell and Dulwich Children’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We conduct value-based interviews with all posts subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.
To be successfully shortlisted candidates need to demonstrate how they meet the credentials and capabilities as set out in the Job Description.
If you would like to apply for the position please complete application Form below.
Closing date for applications: 11th February 2025 10am
Interviews will be held on 13th February 2025
Please note: We do not accept CV’s
Completed application forms should be emailed to slahila@dulwichwood.com
Posted applications should be sent to: FAO Shaymae Lahila Dulwich Wood Children Centre, Lyall Avenue, London, SE21 8QS
To discuss these posts please contact Cheryl Parkinson, Strategic Hub Lead
0207 525 7015 / cparkinson@Dulwichwood.com