Specialist Support Worker (Gr 7)
Sutton
Who You Are
You hold a recognized, relevant qualification and have a minimum of two years of experience working in children's social care or youth work. You possess knowledge of restorative and trauma-informed practices and understand how to apply them with children and families. Your experience includes working intensively with young people both one-on-one and within their social circles, schools, or training environments. Highly adaptable, you have a solution-focused attitude towards overcoming barriers and display a willingness to work across varied hours including evenings and weekends.
What the job involves
Your role as a Specialist Support Worker involves developing and executing bespoke intervention packages according to need. You will manage a mixed caseload, sometimes working independently, and at other times as part of a multi-agency team, to support families and promote child welfare. The job requires coordinating multi-agency activities, implementing SMART plans, and reviewing interventions to identify issues and solutions alongside families. You will act as a key delivery agent of restorative practice, engaging effectively with families to provide intensive support, particularly to stabilize placements and prevent care admissions. Your role also includes carrying out direct work with young people and facilitating group programs that address emotional wellbeing and transitions.
Skills
- Professional rapport-building
- Ability to assess family needs and create SMART plans
- Experience in delivering group work and training
- Specialist skills in relevant areas: Domestic Abuse, Mental Health, etc.
- High-level influencing and negotiation skills
- Organizational and prioritization skills
- Proficient in digital and IT applications
- Innovative relationship-building approaches
- Understanding of multi-agency partnerships
- Flexibility to work varied hours
- Adherence to health, safety, and diversity standards