Band 4 Family Support Officer

Vanrath are pleased to be recruiting for Band 4 Family Support Worker on behalf of a public sector body in Derry on a temporary basis.

• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• Temporary
• £14.06

To provide a flexible support service to families with children in need in keeping with the assessed Care Plan and this will include some evening/weekend work.

• To assist Social Workers in assessing the needs of children, young people and families in accordance with Legislation, Policy and Procedure.
• To assist Social Workers in the implementation of Child Care Plans.
• To undertake direct work with children and young people.
• To facilitate supervised Family Time / contact arrangements. This will include driving duties.
• To support parents, children and young people in developing confidence and self-esteem.
• To contribute to parenting programmes (individual and group work).
• To maintain individual caseloads and provide reports and information as required including giving evidence in Court.
• To maintain appropriate records.
• To participate in supervision, peer support groups and appropriate training and developments.
• To participate in Team Meetings and contribute to the development of the Team.
• To liaise with other agencies in multi-disciplinary work appropriate to individual cases.
• To highlight concerns/untoward events regarding children and young people in keeping with Trust Policies and Procedures.

• Minimum of Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a care related subject or an educational related subject AND 1 year’s experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular.
• Level 2 qualification in a care related or an educational related subject AND 4 years’ experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular.
• Currently hold or be eligible for immediate registration with the NISCC on the Social Care part of the register IND
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To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.