Support Worker, Wrexham Council, Children And Families Support Team

Entrust Social Care Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Support Worker in Wrexham, where your expertise will directly impact the lives of children and families. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within the Children's Social Work team, providing essential support and facilitating family connections. With a focus on promoting social inclusion and preventing family breakdown, you'll collaborate with social workers to deliver effective interventions. An established player in social care, this organization values your contributions and offers competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and a supportive environment to thrive in your career. If you're passionate about making a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Kindle Fire upon contract commencement

£20 Amazon voucher for quick registration

Competitive pay rates

Weekly payroll

Free access to online training worth £500/year

Dedicated consultant support

Referral bonus up to £250

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of UK Support Worker experience in a Children's Social Work team.
• Registered with the HCPC and a current DBS is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify service needs alongside social workers for children and families.
• Promote supervised contact and direct family work with children.

Skills

Support Work

Social Work Knowledge

Intervention Strategies

Education

Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)

Tools

DBS Check

Job description

Wrexham

Ref: EN163-291

Division: Childrens Services

Specialist Area: Support Worker

Location: Wrexham

Job type: Contract

Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected

Reference: EN163-291

Job Description

Support Worker, Wrexham Council, Children And Families Support Team - Must be a Support Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Support Worker experience within a Children's Social Work team.

The responsibilities will include:

1. To identify service need alongside the referring case holding social worker which will be beneficial to the children, young people, parents and carers within Wrexham County Borough or as near to this area as possible.
2. To promote and facilitate supervised contact with children and young people within the care system.
3. To promote and facilitate one-to-one direct family work identified by the case holding social worker within the Local Authority.
4. To promote and facilitate one-to-one direct work with children and young people ascertained by the case holding social worker within the Local Authority.
5. To promote social inclusion and prevent family breakdown by using appropriate considered interventions with children, young people, parents, and carers.
6. Liaise with other professionals.
7. 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation).
8. 3 month Temporary Contract.
9. Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance.

Successful candidates will benefit from:

1. A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms).
2. £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms).
3. Competitive pay rates.
4. Weekly payroll.
5. Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year.
6. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
7. Receive up to £250 for each referred worker (see terms).

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent, must be registered with the HCPC, have a current DBS, and be a car driver.

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.