Family Help Worker – Restoring Family Relationships Team

Job Overview

Family Help Worker, Fixed‑term 12‑month, Full‑time – 37hrs a week, Lincoln, countywide. Salary £32,597–£35,412. The role supports adolescents and their families to prevent youth homelessness and offending using a preventative, trauma‑sensitive approach.

Due to recent immigration law changes, the role does not meet the criteria for skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Child and Family Assessments, Youth Justice Assessments and produce written reports.
• Serve as Lead Professional where appropriate and facilitate holistic family work for children subject to Child Protection, Child in Need or Looked After Plans.
• Advocate and champion adolescents with partner agencies, including education, health and housing.
• Plan and review cases across a broad variety of practice, from diversionary work to early interventions.
• Develop and coordinate programmes of support based on assessment outcomes and collaborate with families and other professionals.
• Travel within the county, respond flexibly to cases, including some evening and weekend work and duty responsibilities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to advocate for adolescents.
• Practised in a trauma‑sensitive approach and experience working with families and young people.
• Fluency in spoken English – Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty) requires accurate spoken English.
• Experience in multi‑agency working and familiarity with restorative principles is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£32,597–£35,412).
• Pension.
• Car lease scheme.
• Flexible/hybrid working opportunities.
• In‑depth induction, regular case supervision, ongoing training and support from a county‑wide team.

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