(Fixed Term) Lifelong Links Coordinator - Specialist Intervention Service
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
About this job
This is an exciting and unique role, working with children and young people who are looked after by the Local Authority or approaching leaving care, where there is no plan for them to live within their family or be adopted. The aim of Lifelong Links is to create a positive, lasting support network for children and young people, which promotes their identity and sense of belonging, therefore having a positive impact on their emotional wellbeing, reducing risk taking behaviours and promoting stability within their place of care.
Using the tools and techniques of the Lifelong Links model of practice, you will undertake specific direct work activities with the young person, explore and search for family members and other identified important people and engage their supportive adults. The Lifelong Links coordinator will facilitate Lifelong Links Celebration events (Family Group conferences) to support the creation of a Lifelong Links plan.
Special requirements for this post
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Children’s Department of Barring Services check
Family Group conference training or experience is required for this role
Please do not apply for this position if you have been interviewed for this role within LBBD within the last 6 months.
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) should be attached along with your application
About you
General Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with appropriate legislation, Council Policies, the Council Constitution (including Contract Rules, Financial Regulations and Rules, Employment Procedure Rules, Employees’ Code of Conduct), Information Security Policies, Social Media Policy and other requirements of the Council.
- Ensure high standards of records management and assume responsibility for all information assigned to the post.
- Promote the development of a high-quality individual need led service, to comply at all times with the Council’s policies and procedures, particularly those regarding Data Protection, Equalities and Diversity and Health and Safety.
- Ensure compliance with and actively promote the Council’s Equalities and Diversity policies and strategies and comply with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
We are putting the heart back into social work, supported by our relational practice model, we ensure the child’s lived experience takes centre stage. Ours is a culture of high expectations, high challenge, and high support. This is an exciting time to join the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. We have been on a journey over the last few years, that has seen us transform the council and the way we deliver our services. At the heart of this transformation is our community.
Additional Information
We need committed individuals to support us in the delivery of these aims and to become part of our team to make a difference to our children and families. In return we offer a competitive pay package, generous pension, annual leave up to 30 days, investment in your learning and development as well as a commitment to your wellbeing. If you have any support requirements; require assistance with your application, or would like a confidential discussion about this post please notify us at the earliest opportunity via socialcarerecruitment@lbbd.gov.uk so that appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made to our application process.