Family Support Caseworker
Exciting opportunity for a Family Support Caseworker within a small national charity with a reputation for excellence. Applications will be shortlisted as they are received so you are encouraged to apply early.
Summary
Salary: £24-£25k (FTE) dependent on knowledge and experience.
Hours: 15 hours a week (Monday and Tuesday)
Location: This post will be based at our office in Chatham.
About
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) is a forward-thinking national charity that makes a real difference to people’s lives and has a reputation for driving change at an individual, local and national level. We have an exciting opportunity to join our small and dedicated team as a Family Support Caseworker (15 hours per week).
- Are you passionate about the rights of people with learning disabilities?
- Do you want to support and empower families who are often facing complex issues?
- Can you advocate for the best outcomes for children, young people and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges?
The Family Support Caseworker will offer casework support to family carers by telephone and email, providing information and guidance about challenging behaviour associated with severe learning disabilities including: human rights, communication, accessing services, safeguarding and other related topics. A particular focus of this role will be casework with families of children and adults in inpatient services (ATUs).
Clinical supervision is provided as well as ongoing learning and professional development.
If this rewarding and challenging role is what you are looking for then please get in touch.
Useful Documents:
Family Support Caseworker Person Specification
Family Support Caseworker Job Description
How to Apply:
To apply, return the application form by email to info@thecbf.org.uk. Please note CVs will not be accepted.
We recommend that you contact gemma.harpum@thecbf.org.uk quoting “FSC vacancy” with any questions and to arrange an informal chat about the role.
Closing date: Rolling basis. Applications will be shortlisted as they are received so you are encouraged to apply early.
Start date: Asap
Please contact us if you have any questions.