Family Support Worker #RQ1520664

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Contribute to assessment, care planning and reviews ensuring a child centred focus and empowering children, young people and their families

Undertake direct work with children, young people and their families in their homes and the community in a manner which safeguards and promotes positive outcomes for children and young people in line with agreed Children Assessment Framework Plans, Children in Need and Child Protection Plans.

Promote contact for children and young people, who are looked after, with their birth family members, providing supervision and assessment in accordance with the Care Plan.

Identify and assess levels of risk and need and with support, deliver protective and/or supportive services for children at risk, in need and/or looked after. Take responsibility for reporting of risk properly through the line management structure.

Communicate effectively and confidently in a range of situations.

Undertake welfare visits to family homes and ensure children are safeguarded within the community, identifying risk and reporting Safeguarding issues in line with Legislation and Policy and Procedures.

Stay overnight in the family home (in emergencies) to prevent the child being accommodated

Monitor and deliver using evidence based tools, including agreed parenting programmes.

Support the involvement of children and young people in decisions affecting their lives and support them to make informed decisions. Including the delivery of Life Story work and running support groups.

Promote the wellbeing and resilience of children and young people through demonstrating an understanding of child development, emotional identity and self-esteem.

Demonstrate inclusive practice in relation to identity and diversity, challenging any issues of concern.

Work co-operatively with colleagues and in partnership within the Council and across agency boundaries including statuary, voluntary and local community and faith groups.

Advise and refer or signpost to other services in line with support plan.

Attend and represent the department at a range of meetings including CAF meetings, LAC reviews and case conferences.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

• Competitive Rates of pay

• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

• Enhanced DBS completed.

• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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