Family First Case Manager
Job Description:
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Knowsley to assist with the appointment of a Family First Case Manager, on a 3.5-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £16.50 - £21.70 per Hour
Summary:
As a Family First Case Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering multi-agency interventions using a whole-family approach to reduce risk and help families thrive. This role is aligned with the national Supporting Families programme and focuses on early intervention to avoid escalation to statutory services.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out Early Help Assessments and develop clear, outcome-focused action plans.
- Organise and chair Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings to coordinate multi-agency input.
- Develop and review SMART plans (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) with families to monitor progress and outcomes.
- Undertake home visits and direct work with children, young people, and their families.
- Ensure all interventions are safeguarding-focused and comply with safeguarding procedures.
Qualifications:
- Relevant qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Early Years, Family Support, or similar field (Level 3 or above preferred).
Experience Required:
- Strong experience in safeguarding children and working with families with multiple/complex needs.
- Experience completing Early Help Assessments and leading multi-agency planning.
- Proven ability to engage and work directly with children, young people, and families.
- Experience in creating and reviewing effective action plans and recording case notes.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
- This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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