Out of Hours Support Worker G5

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cardiff is seeking an Out of Hours Support Worker. In this role, you will provide critical support to vulnerable children and their families during evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate should have experience with children and demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills. A commitment to child protection and collaboration within multi-agency frameworks is crucial. A valid driving license and First Aid training are required. This role is vital in ensuring the safety and well-being of children in need.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, and their families is essential.
• Commitment to enhancing parenting capacity and improving life chances for children.
• Understanding of Child Protection procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Provide out-of-hours support for Children's Services.
• Contribute to child plans and manage a caseload.
• Engage in multi-agency collaborations.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children and families

Effective verbal and written communication

Strong organizational skills

Flexibility and resilience

Job description

Out of Hours Support Worker G5

Cardiff Council

Cardiff, CF104UW

£27,907 per year - estimated ?

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You should have experience working with children, young people, and their families. A commitment to enhancing parenting capacity and improving the life chances of children and young people is essential. A warm and friendly approach, sensitivity to children's rights and needs, and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships are crucial. Flexibility and emotional intelligence are important attributes for this role.

As an Intervention Support Worker, you will provide out-of-hours support for Children's Services, delivering emergency interventions and residential support in bespoke placements. You will work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, and be part of a team that supports vulnerable children and their families. Responsibilities include contributing to child plans, managing a caseload, providing safe care, and engaging in multi-agency collaborations. Completing the All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care within 6 months is required.

• Experience with vulnerable children and families
• Understanding of Child Protection procedures
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Knowledge of Social Services and Well-being Act
• Flexibility and resilience
• Valid driving license and vehicle access
• First Aid training