Job Title: Hurdle - Family Key worker
Salary: Scale point 14 - 28 £26511 - £32654
Location: Coventry minimum 2 days per week (143 Warwick Road, Coventry). In addition to completing community visits within a 30-mile radius of our 3 Centres and working from home.
Are you passionate about reducing the number of children being removed into care by supporting mothers and fathers make positive changes to their lives? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative team making a real difference in the lives of families? If so, Hurdle is the place for you!
About Us:
Hurdle is run by Dudley Lodge, a UK registered non-profit making organisation established in 1895 and specialises in services to safeguard children.
Hurdle is dedicated to helping reduce the number of children taken into care by focusing on prevention work. We do this by working with mothers and fathers who have suffered or who are at risk of suffering the loss of a child to the care system.
We focus on building trusting, supportive relationships with parents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations. Through one-to-one work and group programs, we help parents achieve positive changes in their lives that can help increase the likelihood of them being able to keep or regain custody of their current or future children.
About the Role:
As a key member of our team, you will:
*Deliver Tailored Support: Work one-to-one with parents to help them achieve their goals. Topics may include parenting, protection, child development, guidance and boundaries, relationships, cooking, budgeting, benefits, housing, and CV/job applications.
*Facilitate Group Work: Lead or co-facilitate engaging and supportive group sessions, for example parenting groups, protection groups, and domestic abuse programmes.
*Build Trusting Relationships: Provide empathetic, non-judgmental support to parents, enabling them to develop trust, feel confident and empowered in making positive life changes.
*Promote Safeguarding: Actively contribute to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, ensuring their safety and well-being.
*Collaborate with Partners: Work closely with professionals from social services, local authorities, and other organisations to deliver coordinated support tailored to parents’ needs.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is:
*Compassionate and Resilient: You bring empathy, patience, and determination to your work, even in challenging situations.
*Experienced: You have a background in social work, family support, or a related field, with a proven ability to work with vulnerable families with complex needs.
*Skilled Communicator: You can build strong relationships, inspire trust, and work collaboratively with parents and professionals.
*Organised and Proactive: You can manage a varied workload, prioritise tasks effectively, and deliver high-quality support consistently.
*Committed to Continuous Learning: You are open to feedback and eager to develop your skills and knowledge to enhance your practice.
Why Join Hurdle?
*Be part of a passionate and supportive team dedicated to creating meaningful change.
*Access to ongoing training, development opportunities, and supervision.
*Opportunities to contribute to innovative projects and shape the future of our work.
*A rewarding role with the chance to make a real difference in the lives of parents and families.
This post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Dudley Lodge may also undertake an online search on shortlisted candidates.
*Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. We regret to inform you that we do not offer sponsorship for this position*
Deadline for applications: Friday 20th December
Date for interviews: Monday 6th January