Family Support Worker

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Worcester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3-month contract role with a local authority

Summary

This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority aimed at supporting children young people and families with a Child In Need Plan. The position involves working with families where children are at risk of entering Local Authority care. The role is crucial in providing direct support and empowering families to meet the needs of their children effectively.

Responsibilities

Conduct direct work and support for children including pre-schoolers and their families as part of assessments plans or reviews.
Encourage and empower parents/carers to take responsibility for their childrens needs.
Enhance parents and carers understanding of child development and needs.
Provide parenting support to aid in the care of children within their families.
Work with families at high risk of breakdown to maintain family stability.
Ensure child safety through thorough assessment and planning processes.
Collaborate with other agencies as part of the team around the family.
Adapt work hours and methods to meet the needs of children and families.

Essential Experience Required

Significant experience working with children and their families either in a team or with Partner Agencies.
Experience in improving outcomes for children and families through family support activities.
Experience in delivering parenting support and skills to adults and their children.

Essential Qualifications Required

Education level equivalent to NVQ 3 in a relevant field (Childcare Early Years Social Care or similar) or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

Working hours: 37 hours per week
DBS check required for the role.
A current driving license and access to a car during working hours are essential (reasonable adjustments considered for applicants unable to drive due to a disability).

The role closes soon apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The role is to work directly with and to support families with children and young people aged 0-18. The role requires working in partnership with relevant professionals and agencies to ensure good outcomes and life chances for children and young people in Worcestershire. You will be required to assess plan and review in a timely way the needs of families in order to ensure that support is in place to meet their current and future needs.

Required Education:

3-month contract role with a local authoritySummaryThis is a 3-month contract role with a local authority aimed at supporting children young people and families with a Child In Need Plan. The position involves working with families where children are at risk of entering Local Authority care. The rol...