# Family Support Worker

**Company**: Croydon Council
**Location**: London Borough of Croydon
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Job type**: Full time
**Salary**: GBP 41,511 - 43,449 per year
**Category**: Social Care
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Family Support Worker to join our dynamic Adult Transitions Team. As a Family Support Worker, you will manage a diverse caseload of young people, providing vital support to them and their families throughout their transition period into adulthood. You will act as a key bridge between services, ensuring no young person falls through the gaps.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Manage a range of cases for young people and support their families through the transition into adulthood.

- Collaborate closely with Children's Services and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) teams.

- Develop comprehensive, person-centred Transition Support Plans tailored to each young person's needs.

- Undertake regular case reviews and complete formal Adult Social Care Assessments.

- Attend and contribute to Looked After Children (LAC) review meetings.

- Carry out safeguarding triage and initial information gathering to ensure young people are protected.

- Represent the service at relevant meetings with multi-agency partner services.

- Participate in and receive support to attend court hearings when required.

**What We Are Looking For (About You):**

- Experience working with young people with disabilities, individuals with SEND or Care Leavers.

- Knowledge of both Children's legislation and Adult social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with families during times of change.

- Excellent report writing skills for assessments and support plans.

- A relevant qualification in health, social care, youth work, or equivalent experience.

**What We Offer:**

- A competitive salary up to £43,449.

- A healthy work-life balance with regular flexible working, including 2 days working from home.

- A supportive team environment with regular supervision and excellent training opportunities.

- Support and mentoring for specialized tasks like attending court hearings.

- Access to a local government pension scheme and generous annual leave.

## Skills

### Required
- Children's legislation
- Adult social care legislation
- Care Act 2014
- Communication skills
- Report writing skills

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