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Posted 2 weeks ago
Band 4 Family Support Worker
VanRath
📍 Derry
Social CareTemporary
Job description
Vanrath are pleased to be recruiting for Band 4 Family Support Worker on behalf of a Public Sector body in Derry on a temp basis.<br><br>Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.<br><br>What's in it for you? Several roles (37.5hrs/ 30hrs/15hrs) Temporary £14.06 ROLE PURPOSE: 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.<br><br>To assist Social Workers in assessing the needs to children, young people and families in accordance with Legislation, Policy and Procedure.<br><br>To assist Social Workers in the implementation of Child Care Plans.<br><br>To undertake direct work with children and young people.<br><br>To facilitate supervised Family Time / contact arrangements.<br><br>This will include driving duties.<br><br>To support parents, children and young people in developing confidence and self-esteem.<br><br>To contribute to parenting programmes (individual and group work).<br><br>To maintain individual caseloads and provide reports and information as required including giving evidence in Court.<br><br>To maintain appropriate records.<br><br>To participate in supervision, peer support groups and appropriate training and developments.<br><br>To participate in Team Meetings and contribute to the development of the Team. xwzovoh <br><br>About you: Essential Criteria: Minimum of Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a care related subject or an educational related subject AND 1 years' experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular OR Level 2 qualification in a Care related or an educational related subject AND 2 years' experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular OR 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 Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment IND04 To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.<br>TPBN1_NI