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Family Support Worker
Job Posted: 17 days ago
Salary: £ 14.41 - 15.96 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Strabane, Derry City and Strabane
Expire in: 11 days
Job Description
Family Support Worker
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 factorsBefore You Apply
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