Family Support Caseworker
Thank you for your interest, this vacancy is now closed for applications
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (The CBF) is a small national charity focussed specifically on the needs of children, young people, and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour is described as challenging, and their families. We have an exciting opportunity to join our small and dedicated team as a Family Support Caseworker (15 hours per week) helping to improve the lives of people with severe learning disabilities and their families.
Hours: 15 hours a week
Salary: £29k (FTE) dependent on knowledge and experience.
Contract: Fixed term until September 2025
Closing date: Rolling basis. Applications will be shortlisted as they are received so you are encouraged to apply early.
Start date: Asap
Location: This post will be based at our office in Chatham (hybrid and remote working considered).
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).
- 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?
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.
FS Caseworker Person Specification
How to Apply:
Thank you for your interest, this vacancy is now closed for applications
Application Deadline:
Rolling deadline – we are conducting rolling interviews for this role and encourage early applications, as the position will close once it is filled.
Additional information:
- This role requires a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
- To fulfil this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.
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