Kinship Navigator (Community Support Worker)
Harris Hill is supporting a leading national charity seeking a Kinship Navigator to deliver intensive, one-to-one support to family and friend carers raising children in challenging circumstances. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, research-led programme designed to improve outcomes for vulnerable families. You ll work directly in the Oxfordshire community and in family homes, supporting kinship carers to navigate complex systems including social care, education and health. Key responsibilities: Provide tailored 1:1 support to a caseload of families over a structured 6-month programme Complete needs assessments, support plans and regular reviews Facilitate local peer support groups Work closely with local authorities and partner agencies Maintain accurate case records and contribute to programme evaluation About you (essential): Experience supporting vulnerable families or carers in a community or statutory setting (Knowledge of policy, guidance and support available for Kinship carers highly desirable) Strong case management and organisational skills Ability to maintain high-quality case records and accurate data collection is critical Confident working with multi-agency professionals Knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches Able to build trust and manage a varied caseload Professional, empathetic and resilient when supporting families. What s on offer: Based in Oxfordshire (community-based with some remote working) ..... full job details .....
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