Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Family First Case Manager to join an established team in Knowsley Council. In the role, you will support families with children aged 0-18 who are experiencing complex, interrelated challenges. This role focuses on helping families develop effective parenting skills, strengthen family dynamics, and improve emotional health and well-being. Our goal is to enhance family outcomes, increase school attendance, reduce risk-taking behaviours, and foster employability.

• 36 hours per week
• An initial 4 month contract with possibility of extension after this

• Family Support: Conduct holistic Early Help assessments and collaborate with families to create and implement outcome-focused plans tailored to their unique needs.
• Lead Professional Role: Act as the main contact for each family, coordinating service delivery across multiple agencies to support progress on family plans.
• Multi-Agency Coordination: Facilitate the Team Around the Family process, applying the Signs of Safety/Wellbeing Model, and incorporate other evidence-based programs addressing issues like child development and exploitation.
• Program Development: Participate in the development and delivery of new prevention and early intervention programs for young people and parents.
• Practice Improvement: Engage in activities to support service improvement, including maintaining accurate records and participating in audits.
• Flexible Service Delivery: Support families through early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, with appropriate time off in lieu (TOIL).

• Relevant Experience: Previous experience in social work, family support, or a related field with an understanding of multi-disciplinary approaches.
• Skills in Engagement: Ability to connect with families and encourage participation in support programs.
• Assessment and Planning: Proficiency in conducting early help assessments, developing action plans, and adapting the Signs of Safety/Wellbeing Model.
• Strong Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for effective interaction with families, children, and partnering agencies.
• Commitment to Best Practices: Knowledge of safeguarding policies and restorative practices with the ability to maintain accurate records.

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If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of 250.
The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - 250 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Annual training budget of up to 250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.