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We are currently recruiting for a Children & Family Support Workers to join our Children & Families team in Airdrie. The roles strengthen our support to children, young people and their families in line with the Children Services Plan for North Lanarkshire and The Promise (The Independent Care Review). As a member of our Children & Families team, and in partnership with other agencies, you will develop a positive professional relationship with children, young people and their families, with a strong focus on effective engagement and communication methods. You will undertake individual assessments and develop plans, as outlined in the service guidance on assessment and planning with individuals including working with other agencies to identify, assess and manage risk.
Children & Family Support Workers develop and implement programmes of interventions on an individual, group and family basis and prepare reports regarding assessments, plans and interventions as required within specific timescales. Engaging positively with children, young people and their families is critical to this post, so we need someone who has excellent communication skills including oral, listening and written. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and solution focussed and has the ability remain calm and work under pressure. If you are compassionate and can demonstrate a commitment to working with children, young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes then this job is ideal for you.
You will join our lively and creative team who are passionate about working with children, young people and their families and working in ways that build on the strengths and assets of families. You will have skills and experiencing in engaging with children and young people to support them overcome trauma and adversities in order to promote their wellbeing and fulfil their potential.
An SVQ level 3 or HNC in Social Care or equivalent is essential with a requirement to work towards either an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or HNC in Social Care, if you do not already possess both, within a defined timeframe as stipulated by the service. Extended experience of working with vulnerable young people and their families/carers is essential. Experience of individual/family or group work and knowledge of the Social Work role and function would be desirable.
You are required to become a full Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) member prior to starting within this post.
This post is temporary until 31/03/.
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