Family Support Worker

Belmont Recruitment are seeking an experienced Family Support Worker to work with Stockport Council on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week (Mon – Fri). The incoming candidate will be linked to a designated locality to support with tasks, such as direct work, taking children and families to appointments, supporting moves of placements, and assisting the Social Worker on visits. Main Duties: * To offer advice and support to participants of the service to ensure exchanges are sensitive, appropriate and child focused * To deliver a package of support to adoptive families as outlined in the adoption support plan or adoption support assessment of need in partnership with other professionals * To develop trusting relationships with adopted children to support their needs in relation to identity, belonging and security * To develop and co facilitate universal groups that meet the needs of adoptive families as a whole and as individuals * To work with the birth families to support them with their needs in respect of adoption * Liaise with other services and agencies to ensure the best support for adopted children, adoptive parents and birth families Essential Criteria: * Prior experience in a similar role working with children and families within a Local Authority * NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject i.e. Childcare * Prior experience of working with children who have experienced trauma or neglect and their families/carers * Ability to contribute to assessment of needs * Full UK driver’s license with access to own vehicle If your skills match the criteria for this role, please apply with your up-to-date CV