About this role
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 reviewsFacilitate local peer support groupsWork closely with local authorities and partner agenciesMaintain 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 skillsAbility to maintain high-quality case records and accurate data collection is criticalConfident working with multi-agency professionalsKnowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed approachesAble to build trust and manage a varied caseloadProfessional, empathetic and resilient when supporting families. What’s on offer:
Based in Oxfordshire(community-based with some remote working) Co-located within local authority hubs and spaces with some remote working and frequent community and home visits, and occasional travel to head office in London.
14 month Fixed Term contract (until to August 2027)28 hours per week (4 days a week) (0.8FTE)£29,000 FTE (£23,200 pro-rata) Generous annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)Strong training and development supportOpportunity to contribute to a high-impact, evidence-based programme APPLY ASAP: Please apply today, the charity is keen to interview and hire quickly, due to the programme timelines. A short notice period (up to 1 month) is highly desirable.
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