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Support and Assessment Worker

Support and Assessment Worker

Service Care Solutions • Glenfield, ENG, GB
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Support and Assessment Worker ? Location: Leicestershire (Countywide)\n
\n ? Contract: Full-Time\n
\n ? Service: Children and Young People's Services – Specialist Services (Localities)\n
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\n Help Change the Story for Children and Families Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and families to achieve lasting positive change?\n
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\n We're looking for dedicated Support and Assessment Workers to join a specialist children's service, working directly with families experiencing complex challenges including neglect, domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health difficulties, trauma and safeguarding concerns.\n
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\n This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in helping children remain safe, supporting parents to build their confidence and skills, and contributing to life-changing outcomes across Leicestershire.\n
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\n The Role As a Support and Assessment Worker, you'll provide intensive, hands-on support to children and families within their homes and communities. Working alongside Social Workers and multi-agency professionals, you'll deliver parenting assessments, direct interventions and practical support designed to improve children's wellbeing and safety.\n
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\n Your responsibilities will include:\n
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  • Delivering intensive family support programmes tailored to individual needs
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  • Completing detailed parenting assessments through observation, engagement and evidence gathering
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  • Supporting families involved in Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children processes
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  • Building trusting relationships while confidently challenging harmful behaviours where appropriate
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  • Providing practical parenting advice, mentoring and modelling positive care strategies
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  • Completing accurate reports for court proceedings, child protection conferences and statutory reviews
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  • Supervising family contact sessions where required
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  • Undertaking direct work with children, ensuring their wishes and feelings are heard
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  • Working collaboratively with Social Workers, schools, health professionals, police and partner agencies
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  • Maintaining accurate case records and contributing to safeguarding decisions
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  • Delivering trauma-informed interventions that place children at the centre of every decision
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About You We're looking for someone who is resilient, compassionate and committed to improving outcomes for children and families.\n
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\n You'll ideally have:\n
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  • A Level 3 qualification in Social Care, Childcare, Health or a related field (or significant relevant experience)
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  • Experience supporting children and families with complex needs
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  • Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and child protection procedures
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  • Experience completing assessments, support plans and detailed reports
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  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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  • Confidence working with families who may initially be reluctant to engage
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  • Experience working alongside multi-agency professionals
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  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
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  • A trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to practice
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  • A full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle
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Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a service where your work has a genuine impact every single day.\n
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\n You'll benefit from:\n
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  • Meaningful work supporting vulnerable children and families
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  • A varied role combining assessment, intervention and direct support
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  • Collaborative multi-agency working
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  • Ongoing professional development and regular supervision
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  • The opportunity to develop specialist skills in parenting assessments and trauma-informed practice
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  • A supportive and experienced team environment
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Apply Today If you're passionate about safeguarding children, empowering families and making a lasting difference within your community, we'd love to hear from you.\n
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