# Family Adviser

**Company**: London Borough of Merton
**Location**: London Borough of Merton
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: part-time
**Salary**: GBP 33,351 - 34,341 per year
**Category**: Social Care
**Industry**: Government & Public Sector

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## Description

We want Merton to be a great place for every child to grow up, and to give every child the best start in life. This has never been more important, and we need to be even more responsive to new and emerging needs as a result of Covid-19, in particular children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing.

As a Family Adviser, you will be integral in delivering an efficient and effective service to the children and families of Merton. You will be the first point of contact when partner agencies contact us by telephone. You will also support in ensuring that our database is up to date by uploading new contacts onto our database.

Responsibilities:

- Respond to referrals according to the assessed level of urgency

- Make contact with families who present as requiring an early help response and support them to access the correct support that they require

- Work with experienced Team Managers and Service Managers

Benefits:

- Competitive salary of £33,351 - £34,341 per annum

- Opportunities for career progression and professional development

- Blended practice model combining signs of safety, systemic practice, and relationship-based social work

If you have any questions or queries about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Emanuel Iliescu, Service Manager, Children and Families Hub - emanuel.iliescu@merton.gov.uk

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