Child & Family Support Worker (closing date: 07/08/23)

TN United Kingdom; Swansea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and dedicated team seeks a Child & Family Support Worker to help children and families achieve their full potential. This full-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact, providing high-quality support and engagement with families in need. Join a supportive environment where your skills and passion for safeguarding can shine, contributing to the development of essential services in Swansea. If you are committed to making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in child and family support roles.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Support and review Special Guardianship Support Plans.
• Provide support groups for carers and direct support to children.

Skills

Child Support

Family Engagement

Safeguarding Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree in Social Work or Child Care

Job description

Child & Family Support Worker (closing date: 07/08/23), Swansea

Client: City & County of Swansea

Location: Swansea

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 21fc90e88b10

Job Views: 11

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

Further information

If you enjoy supporting children and their families to help them achieve their full potential, then Swansea Council could have just the opportunity for you.

We currently have several new posts for Special Guardianship Support Officers within the Family and Friends Team, Child & Family Services. These are full-time, two-year contracts.

You will be part of an innovative and dedicated Fostering and Permanency team focused on providing high-quality support to children and families in need of support.

Your role will focus on supporting and reviewing Special Guardianship Support Plans open to the team. This includes providing support groups for carers and direct support to children in Permanent placements.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the SGO service in Swansea and to be a valued member of a supportive and dynamic team.

Our staff appreciate working in the Family and Friends team as it offers meaningful engagement and support for family members to keep children safe within their family environment and ensure their needs are met.

If you possess the skills, experience, and passion for this role, we would love to hear from you.

To discuss the post further, please contact Donna Lukes, Team Manager, Family and Friends Team.

Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council, the principle of "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" applies to all employees, elected members, volunteers, and contractors.