Family Support Worker, Disabled Childrens Team

Pertemps; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Family Support Worker to join a Disabled Children's Team in Kingston. The role involves supporting children with disabilities, coordinating their care plans, and liaising with various professionals. Ideal candidates should have experience in child support services and a strong commitment to improving the lives of children. The position offers a pay rate of £20.84 per hour, with potential for career progression within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Support children with disabilities based on individual needs.
• Coordinate and chair meetings for children's support plans.
• Liaise with professionals in child care and education.

Job description

Family Support Worker, Disabled Children's Team

Pay rate £20.84 per hour

Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Family Support Workers to work in a Disabled Children’s Team in Kingston & Richmond.

Responsibilities

The family support worker will be allocated children with a wide variety of disabilities who are accessing a package of support that has been assessed as suitable for their current needs. It is expected that these packages and the needs of each child and young person will be regularly reviewed to ensure what they receive continues to meet their and their family’s needs.

The worker will drive progress for the child within their plan, liaise with the professional network, coordinate and chair meetings such as Team Around The Child meetings, and participate in other relevant forums such as Education and Health meetings where required.

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

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