Job Title: Family First Case Manager
Location: Knowsley
Salary / Pay Rate: £20 P/H (Umbrella)
Job Type: Temporary
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Family first case manager to join our Multi-disciplinary team based in Knowsley. This is a pilot project delivered in partnership with Right to Succeed to re-think how we deliver support and interventions to children and families. The team are located in the Northwood area and have close alignment with the Northwood Family Hub. The team consists of Social Workers, Family Help Workers, Early Help Coordinator and Family Connectors. The next phase of the project is to engage wider partners such as Domestic Abuse services, Housing and other services which will assist in improving outcomes for children.
The Candidate
Minimum 3 years, recent experience of working with children and families to deliver preventative interventions to tackle issues such as school readiness, youth crime/anti-social behaviour, educational failure, emotional/sexual health) on a one to one and/or group basis.
Experience of case management including undertaking whole family assessments to identify risk and need and develop multi-agency, outcome focused family plans in partnership with families and partner agencies and act as the lead practitioner in the delivery of these.
Knowledge and understanding of key policy drivers and recent reports addressing early intervention and prevention with young people and families with multiple needs (e.g. Grasping the Nettle, Munro Review and Good Parents, Great Kids, Better Citizens, Troubled Families agenda)
How to apply
Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; spollitt@novaxrecruitment.com or call me on; 0161 669 0664
