Child Care Support Worker - Social Care Non-Qualified

Raynet Recruitment; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking an individual to provide support to children and young people under care plans. The role includes working with families, conducting assessments, and collaborating with various agencies. Applicants must hold a Level 2 Care qualification and have experience in working with children and families. The position requires flexibility in hours, including evenings and weekends, and a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Understanding confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
• Awareness of parents and carers' needs for support.
• Knowledge of children's behaviors requiring support.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to children and young people.
• Undertake assessments of children in need of care.
• Liaise with partner agencies and represent the authority.
• Work effectively with families and maintain relationships.
• Transport young people to necessary appointments.
• Attend meetings and contribute to team discussions.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Building relationships

Dealing with challenging behaviour

Accountability in record-keeping

Ability to meet deadlines

Partnership working

Education

Level 2 Care or equivalent

Job description

An Enhanced DBS required

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Provide direct support as part of the care and support plan based on assessed need of children and young people, including children and young people who are Looked After, or who may be the subject of other statutory or court related orders.

Undertake assessments of children and young people in need of care and support, where required, under the direction of a team manager, or senior practitioner.

Represent the authority and liaise with partner agencies both statutory and voluntary in the provision of services for children, young people, and their families.

Contribute to Service Development initiatives.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Mainly office based at one of the Social Services Offices at various locations in the borough. Also required to make visits to families and other agencies.

Required to work flexible hours, within and beyond the boundaries of the authority, which may include evenings and weekends.

DETAILED TASKS

• Provide direct support as part of the care and support plan based on assessed need of children and young people, including children and young people who are Looked After, or who may be the subject of other statutory or court related orders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, young people, their families/carers and colleagues within social services and other agencies.
• Work sensitively with adults, children and young people who may be experiencing stress and trauma, whilst maintaining a clear focus upon the needs and wellbeing of the child or young person at all times.
• Transport young people to necessary appointments.
• Undertake any work with children, young people, and their families as part of their care and support plan.
• Where required, and with appropriate support, appear in court proceedings to give evidence on behalf of the authority.
• Undertake assessments of children and young people in need of care and support, where required, under the direction of a team manager, or senior practitioner.
• Regularly attend and contribute to supervision, team meetings, case reviews and other relevant meetings.

QUALIFICATION

Level 2 Care or equivalent qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW).

KNOWLEDGE

• Understand and respect confidentiality and the importance of managing personal and sensitive information in a professional manner.
• Understanding of parents/carers needs and requirements for additional support.
• Understanding of children and young people's behaviour, and the need for support and intervention in some circumstances.

SKILLS

• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with children young people and their families.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to develop good working relationships with children young people and their families.
• Able to work with individuals who may present challenging behaviour in a variety of settings.
• Ability to carry out tasks within a busy and frequently changing work environment.
• Excellent keyboard skills and an understanding of the need for accountability in recording accurate and timely case records.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in partnership with agencies and families in assessing/planning for child and young people in need of care and support.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working with children, young people and their families.
• Experience of working with people in complex situations.

OTHER

• Prepared to work flexible hours, within and beyond the boundaries of the authority, which may include evenings and weekends.
• Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings.