Band 4 Family Support Worker

Vanrath are pleased to be recruiting for Band 4 Family Support Worker on behalf of a Public Sector body in Derry on a temp basis.

What's in it for you?

• Several roles (37.5hrs/ 30hrs/15hrs)
• Temporary
• £14.06

ROLE PURPOSE:

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.

• 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.

About you:

Essential Criteria:
Minimum of Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a care related subject or an educational related subject
AND
1 years' experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular
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

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

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To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.

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