Overview
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The Family Linx Service is seeking a passionate and motivated applicant for a Project Worker position based within Priory Family Centre in Barnsley. The Family Linx service is funded by The Lottery Reach Communities Grant and has been co-produced with parents/carers and autistic children and young people and provides support to families with autistic children aged up to 12 years both pre and post autism diagnosis. The service has been operational for 7 years.
At Priory Family Centre we work in partnership with families to build upon their strengths to support them to achieve their own goals and outcomes. Providing whole family support, building confidence, coping strategies and resilience. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with families and be part of the ongoing development of the service.
Applicants should be committed, enthusiastic, motivated and have excellent communication skills and able to work in a collaborative manner. You will be creative, innovative, adaptable, and have a warm, nurturing, and empathic approach. You will have direct practice experience in the delivery of group work and in working with families on a one-to-one basis, being able to effectively assess needs and develop a programme of support work. Knowledge and understanding of autism and experience of working with families with autistic children is essential. Cygnet Programme and Teen Life trained facilitators are desirable; however, training will be provided.
You will hold responsibility to recruit, develop and support parent volunteers and peer supporters who have lived experience. Skills working with parents/carers as volunteers is desirable. It is a requirement of this role that the applicant has a current driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
The post is for 22.2 hours per week, working over 3 days. Days of the week to be negotiated.
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31 January 2027 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 31 January 2027.
For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Vicki Sexton, Children's Services Manager at vicki.sexton@barnardos.org.uk or on 01226 770619 / 07523943710.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
* Deliver group work and work with families on a one-to-one basis, assessing needs and developing a programme of support.
* Recruit, develop and support parent volunteers and peer supporters who have lived experience; work with parents/carers as volunteers when possible.
* Work in collaboration with families to build upon their strengths and support them to achieve their goals and outcomes.
* Provide whole family support, build confidence, coping strategies and resilience.
* Contribute to ongoing development of the Family Linx service.
Qualifications
* Committed, enthusiastic, motivated with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
* Creative, innovative, adaptable with a warm, nurturing, and empathic approach.
* Direct practice experience in delivering group work and in working with families one-to-one.
* Ability to effectively assess needs and develop a programme of support.
* Knowledge and understanding of autism and experience of working with families with autistic children is essential.
* Cygnet Programme and Teen Life training are desirable; training will be provided.
* Current driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance is required.
Details
* Hours: 22.2 per week, over 3 days (days negotiable).
* Contract: Permanent status; funding currently to 31 January 2027 (potential redundancy or TUPE if funding not extended).
* Location: Priory Family Centre, Barnsley (Service within Barnardo's).
Contact
For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Vicki Sexton, Children's Services Manager at vicki.sexton@barnardos.org.uk or 01226 770619 / 07523943710.
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