Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

JOB SUMMARY

To provide a flexible support service to families with children in need in keeping with the assessed Care Plan and this will include some evening/weekend work.

Location: Strabane

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: Up to £15.96 per hour Umbrella or £14.41 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Sector: Healthcare

Based: Office / Hospital

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* To assist Social Workers in assessing the needs to children, young people and families in accordance with Legislation, Policy and Procedure.

* To assist Social Workers in the implementation of Child Care Plans.

* To undertake direct work with children and young people.

* To facilitate supervised Family Time / contact arrangements. This will include driving duties.

* To support parents, children and young people in developing confidence and self-esteem.

* To contribute to parenting programmes (individual and group work).

* To maintain individual caseloads and provide reports and information as required including giving evidence in Court.

* To maintain appropriate records.

* To participate in supervision, peer support groups and appropriate training and developments.

* To participate in Team Meetings and contribute to the development of the Team.

* To liaise with other agencies in multi-disciplinary work appropriate to individual cases.

* To highlight concerns/untoward events regarding children and young people in keeping with Trust Policies and Procedures.

* To act in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures in all matters.

* To maintain a high degree of confidentiality/discretion.

* Further experience working with parents/ children in a formal paid setting

* Awareness of Family Support Services

Skills and Experience

* Currently hold or be eligible for immediate registration with the NISCC on the Social Care part of the register

* Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

* Ability to use own initiative.

* Good organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own workload.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to meet the needs of the post in full which will include the writing / compilation of reports.

* Demonstrate an aptitude

* Awareness of Trust Policies

* Awareness Child development

* Awareness of safety/risk factors