Holding Families Co-ordinator, Rochdale, full time, 12 months in the first instance

EB Salary Points Range 31 – 33, £26,182 – £27,751 per annum

 You will:

• Be an organised individual able to manage a high case load of families experiencing problems related to substance misuse and other vulnerabilities
• Be able to work effectively within a team
• Be skilled and confident to deliver training and support for external partners in relation to substance misuse and the issues related to it
• Offer group work to families and targeted groups related to improving skills and knowledge in others
• Have the ability to carry out specialist assessments and care planning
• Strong awareness of legislation as it applies to young people particularly focussed on safeguarding, substance misuse, criminal justice and emotional health and well being
• Be prepared to work evenings and/or occasional weekends as required by the role
• To contribute to the wider work of the charity and its entrepreneurial development
• Be a reflective practitioner in the role

As a worker you will be child focussed in your practice, you will be a reflective worker who engages in the opportunities to build on your practice that this role offers. You are someone who is organised in your administration and yet can work at depth with vulnerable young people and their families. You will have a knowledge base of the environment of children and family services and will bring to the role your willingness and experience to support others to change lives and safeguard as required.

Closing date for applications: 24th July 2020 at noon

 Interview date: 31st July 2020 only