Senior Family Worker

Senior Family Worker

(E/SFW/L/826))

Permanent 24 hours per week

Lisburn Sure Start

£18,233.28 per annum

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build trusting, respectful relationships with parents / carers and children aged 0 3
• Support the Family Work Coordinator where necessary in carrying out initial registration visits with families conducting an assessment of need to provide appropriate intervention and services for families
• Support the Family Work Coordinator where necessary to allocate referrals to the Family Child Health Team
• To carry a caseload whereby home visiting and outreach support are offered and facilitated to families
• Provide parenting support and practical advice on child development, positive behaviour, routines etc
• Plan and deliver group programmes such as stay and play, parenting programmes and health promotion workshops
• Support families to access relevant services including early education, health and specialist support
• Signpost families to appropriate Sure Start services and programmes ensuring the most appropriate support for the family
• Monitor childrens development and implement collaboration decision making model conversations where appropriate
• Identify any developmental delays or safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action in line with policies and procedures
• Work closely with health visitors, social workers, speech and language therapists and other professionals

Essential Criteria:

• Level 3 or working towards Level 5 Child Care Learning and Development
• Minimum of 2 years experience of working with children or families
• 5 GCSEs at grade C and above including English Language or equivalent
• Clean drivers licence and access to transport. Successful candidate will be required to have business insurance for their job role.

Application:

A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment.

Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request.

For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: or email:

Application packs are downloadable from where there is also the option to apply online.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is:

Friday 21st August at 12pm

Benefits:
Pension Fund sick pay