Kinship Family Support Worker - 1:1 Locum Flexible

Confidential; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Rates

Refer-a-friend scheme

Assistance with DBS applications

Dedicated consultant support

Varied career and flexible working机会

Job summary

Supply Care Solutions recruiting a Family Support Worker in Darlignton to provide 1:1 practical, emotional and specialist support to kinship carers and children under SGO/CAO. You will help families access services, resources and guidance to thrive.

The role involves flexible, locum employment supporting carers and children across the borough with education, development needs and access to support funds.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, families or carers.
• Understanding needs and challenges faced by Kinship Carers.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and families.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to provide practical, person-centred support.
• Knowledge of relevant family support services and resources.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting kinship carers with education and accessing relevant service
• Providing support around specific childcare and child development needs
• Offering advice and guidance around maintaining family relationships
• Supporting carers to access the Adoption Support Fund
• Facilitating and coordinating access to support through the fund
• Signposting carers to relevant training and development opportunities
• Providing practical and emotional support to carers and children
• Building positive relationships with families and partner services
• Identifying additional support needs and connecting families with appropriate services
• Working flexibly across the borough to meet the needs of families

Skills

Experience supporting children, or kin

Kinship carers knowledge

Passion for supporting families

Strong communication skills

Person-centred support

Knowledge of family support services

Independent and team working

Job description

Supply Care Solutions recruiting a Family Support Worker in Darlignton to provide 1:1 practical, emotional and specialist support to kinship carers and children under SGO/CAO. You will help families access services, resources and guidance to thrive.

The role involves flexible, locum employment supporting carers and children across the borough with education, development needs and access to support funds.