Band 4 Family Support Worker

VanRath; Omagh; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization is seeking a Band 4 Family Support Worker to provide flexible support to families in need in Omagh. This role involves assisting social workers, direct work with children, and maintaining records while collaborating with other agencies. Full-time and part-time temporary positions are available, requiring a minimum qualification in a care-related field or equivalent experience. Ideal candidates will display strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting clients' needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in care or educational subject or equivalent.
• 1 year experience with families in formal setting OR Level 2 with 2 years experience OR 4 years experience without qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist social workers in assessing needs and implementing care plans.
• Undertake direct work with children and facilitate supervised family contact.
• Maintain caseloads and participate in supervision and team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Report Writing

Education

Level 3 qualification in a care related subject

Level 2 qualification in a care or educational related subject

Job description

Vanrath are pleased to be recruiting for a Band 4 Family Support Worker on behalf of a large public sector company in Omagh on a temporary basis.
What's in it for you?

• Full time / part time opportunities
• Temporary
• Band 4 £13.57ph

About your next employer
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.

What you'll do

• 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.

About you
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
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

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To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.