Family Support Worker- Trustwide
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To assist Social Workers in assessing the needs to children, young people and families in accordance with Legislation, Policy and Procedure.
2. To assist Social Workers in the implementation of Child Care Plans.
3. To undertake direct work with children and young people.
4. To facilitate supervised Family Time / contact arrangements. This will include driving duties.
5. To support parents, children and young people in developing confidence and self-esteem.
6. To contribute to parenting programmes (individual and group work).
7. To maintain individual caseloads and provide reports and information as required including giving evidence in Court.
8. To maintain appropriate records.
9. To participate in supervision, peer support groups and appropriate training and developments.
10. To participate in Team Meetings and contribute to the development of the Team.
11. To liaise with other agencies in multi-disciplinary work appropriate to individual cases.
12. To highlight concerns/untoward events regarding children and young people in keeping with Trust Policies and Procedures.
13. To act in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures in all matters.
14. To maintain a high degree of confidentiality/discretion.
Essential Criteria
Experience /Qualifications
1. Minimum of Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a care related subject or an educational related subject
2. AND
3. 1 years’ experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular
OR
OR
Level 2 qualification in a Care related or an educational related subject
AND
2 years’ experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular
OR
4 years’ experience of working with families /children in a formal setting, where the work was regular
Registration
Currently hold or be eligible for immediate registration with the NISCC on the Social Care part of the register
Other
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.
SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:
Skills / Abilities
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 for working with children and families.
Knowledge
Awareness of Trust Policies
Awareness Child development
Awareness of safety/risk factors
Confidentiality.
Flexibility.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted
Factor
Criteria
Experience
Further experience working with parents/ children in a formal paid setting
Awareness of Family Support Services