Temporary Family Support Worker Band 4

MPA Recruitment; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MPA Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Band 4 Family Support Worker for the Western Health and Social Care Trust, based in Rossdowney, Derry/Londonderry. This full-time temporary post supports children, young people and families, promoting wellbeing and positive family relationships.

You will work with Social Workers and other professionals to provide flexible, person-centred support, direct work with families, supervising contact, and parenting programmes, with safeguarding at the core.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the essential qualification options or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving licence and car access; exceptions may apply.
• NISCC registration or eligibility on the Social Care part of the register.

Responsibilities

• Support Social Workers with assessments and Child Care Plans.
• Direct work with children, young people and families.
• Facilitate supervised family time and contact arrangements; driving duties.
• Support parents in developing parenting skills, confidence and self-esteem.
• Contribute to parenting programmes and maintain records.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and report safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Report writing

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification in care/education

Level 2 qualification in care/education

Four years' experience with children/families

Job description

Family Support Worker – Band 4

Rossdowney, Derry/Londonderry | Full-Time | Temporary - Initially 2 Months

MPA Recruitment is currently seeking a compassionate, motivated and experienced Band 4 Family Support Worker to join one of the Family and Childcare Teams within the Western Health and Social Care Trust, based in Rossdowney, Derry/Londonderry.

This is a full-time, temporary position for an initial period of two months, offering a rewarding opportunity to support children, young people and families, helping to promote their wellbeing, build confidence and develop positive family relationships.

About the Role

Working alongside Social Workers and other professionals, you will provide flexible, person-centred support to families in line with assessed needs and care plans. The role involves direct work with children and young people, supervised family contact, parenting support and multi-agency collaboration. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Social Workers with assessments and the implementation of Child Care Plans.
• Undertake direct work with children, young people and families.
• Facilitate supervised family time and contact arrangements, including driving duties.
• Support parents in developing parenting skills, confidence and self-esteem.
• Contribute to individual and group parenting programmes.
• Maintain accurate records, manage an individual caseload and prepare reports as required.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and other relevant agencies.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns in line with Trust policies and procedures.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Option 1: A minimum Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a care-related or education-related subject, plus at least one year's regular experience working with children and/or families in a formal setting.
• Option 2: A Level 2 qualification in a care-related or education-related subject, plus at least two years' regular experience working with children and/or families in a formal setting.
• Option 3: At least four years' regular experience working with children and/or families in a formal setting.

Applicants must also:

• Hold, or be eligible for immediate registration with, NISCC on the Social Care part of the register.
• Hold a full, current driving licence valid in the UK and have access to a car. Exceptions may apply where a disability prevents driving and suitable alternative transport is available, as approved by the Trust.

Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, organisational and report-writing skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and an understanding of child development, confidentiality and safeguarding.

Previous experience working with parents and children in a formal paid setting, along with awareness of Family Support Services, is desirable.

Why Apply?

• Full-time temporary opportunity for an initial two-month period.
• Valuable experience within Children and Families services.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families.
• Work collaboratively with experienced social care professionals.