Location
Station Road, Barkingside, London Borough of Redbridge.

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
£43,449 per annum

About the Role
The Disabled Children’s Service is an engaging and dynamic service currently undergoing a transformation focused on improving outcomes for disabled children in Redbridge. As part of this transformation, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Family Support Worker to join our Early Help/Short Breaks Team. In this role, you will play a vital part in empowering families and creating positive change by delivering tailored support that meets the unique needs of each family. Your work will include providing crucial guidance to parents and ensuring children have access to opportunities that foster their development, making a lasting impact on the lives of disabled children and their families.

Why Join Us?
- Innovative Work: Be part of a pioneering team supporting disabled children and their families receiving vital services.
- Holistic Support: Assist families with disabled children, support siblings, and help young people transition from Children’s to Adult Social Care.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with professionals from health, Occupational Therapy, Adult Services, SEND, and Education sectors.
- Varied Experience: Cover the worker in the MASH when needed, enjoying a diverse and enriching work experience.
- Manageable Caseload: Deliver high-quality work reviewing care packages of disabled children and providing family support where needed.
- Professional Growth: Benefit from extensive training opportunities and co-working to enhance your skills and practice.

What We Offer
- Friendly Team: Join a stable, high-performing team with positive morale.
- Continuous Learning: Gain valuable experience working with children with multiple health and learning needs, as well as their siblings.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role that offers both professional growth and the chance to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Experience
Proven experience working with disabled children and their families, ideally within a social care or early help setting. Experience supporting families through complex needs and transitions is essential.

About you
Passionate and committed to improving outcomes for disabled children and their families. Able to work collaboratively with a range of professionals across health, education, and social care. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and empower families. Flexible and adaptable to cover additional duties such as supporting the MASH worker when required.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in social care, health, or related fields are desirable. Commitment to ongoing professional development and training is expected.