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 factors