Job Description
Children and Family Worker
Key details:
* Location: City of Wakefield
* Job Type: Full-time
* Salary: £16.62 per hour
* Hours: 08:30 - 17:00
About the Role:
As a Children and Family Worker, you will partner with parents/carers and other professionals to support, guide, and care for children and their families, ensuring children can be safely cared for within their family environments.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Undertake direct work with parents/carers and children as part of an agreed plan, including individual and group work, always promoting the welfare of children.
* Provide information to colleagues to support assessment of need and decision-making.
* Observe progress towards goals and make recommendations for future work.
* Report any concerns about a child to a social worker or manager as appropriate.
* Support service users to build positive personal relationships and confidence in social situations.
* Transport and escort adults, children, and young people when appropriate.
* Maintain accurate records in line with departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
* Maintain and develop effective communication and cooperation with colleagues, community groups, and statutory and voluntary agencies.
* Attend and contribute to meetings in line with duties.
* Contribute to the development of high-quality services.
* Ensure health, safety, and welfare responsibilities are met for colleagues and service users.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Minimum of 2 years experience working with children or children and their families who are experiencing difficulties.
* Experience in outreach/one-to-one work with parents or carers and delivering group parenting programmes.
* Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage own time and deal sensitively and effectively with members of the public.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships with families and other professionals.
* Full driving licence and use of own vehicle for work.
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, or willingness to work towards this.
Benefits:
* Essential car user allowance.
* Opportunities for personal and professional development through training (e.g., NVQ).
* Work in a supportive environment that values health and safety, equal opportunities, and customer care.
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