Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker JOB SUMMARY 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. Location: Strabane Job Type: Temporary Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension Proposed start date: ASAP Pay Rates: Up to £15.96 per hour Umbrella or £14.41 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm Sector: Healthcare Based: Office / Hospital MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * 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. * To liaise with other agencies in multi-disciplinary work appropriate to individual cases. * To highlight concerns/untoward events regarding children and young people in keeping with Trust Policies and Procedures. * To act in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures in all matters. * To maintain a high degree of confidentiality/discretion. * Further experience working with parents/ children in a formal paid setting * Awareness of Family Support Services Skills and Experience * 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. 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. * 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 * Awareness of Trust Policies * Awareness Child development * Awareness of safety/risk factors