Family Support Worker

The Recruitment Co; Belfast; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Social Care Worker to assist in supporting children and families. The role involves direct work with clients, participation in team activities, and maintaining records while ensuring compliance with Trust policies. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with families/children in a formal setting.
• Eligible for immediate registration with NISCC.
• Current full driving license valid in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist Social Workers in assessing needs of children and families.
• Undertake direct work with children and young people.
• Liaise with other agencies in multi-disciplinary work.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in a care or educational subject

Level 2 qualification in a care or educational subject

Job description

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• 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.

Experience /Qualifications

1. Minimum of Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a care related subject or an educational related subject

2. AND

3. 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

Registration

Currently hold or be eligible for immediate registration with the NISCC on the Social Care part of the register

Other

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.

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Skills / Abilities

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 for working with children and families.

Knowledge

Awareness of Trust Policies

Awareness Child development

Awareness of safety/risk factors

Confidentiality.

Flexibility.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted

Factor

Criteria

Experience

Further experience working with parents/ children in a formal paid setting