Family Support Worker

Seven Social Care are currently recruiting for a Family Support Worker to start a new role in Oldham. This is a full-time locum role offering £16.28 per hour

We are looking for a family support worker on the short breaks team. The role will include completing short breaks assessments, reviews of current short breaks packages. Completing carers assessments and support plans. You will complete home visits to children and their families, working in a multi-agency manner with other professionals including health and education.

Responsibilities:

• To contribute to and implement individual plans for children and young people, in partnership with parents, carers, social workers and other agencies.
• To work directly with children, young people, and families, providing practical help, advice and guidance on issues affecting family, relationship, and functioning, whilst subject to child protection/child in need plans and /or in the care of the Local Authority. This will include welfare visits and family support tasks at family homes and other designated venues.
• To develop a local knowledge and understanding of resources which are available to meet the needs of the child and family, e.g., local children’s centres, family activities, leisure facilities, support groups for child/family, support of health related issues such as sexual health or drugs.
• To assist in the review and evaluation of cases, through observations, assessment, and monitoring, ensuring actions are followed up#

Applicant Requirements:

• Experience: Recent experience of working with children in need, young people, and their families
• Qualifications: NVQ III in a related subject, such as Child Care or Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Compliance: Enhanced Adults and Childrens DBS, Right to Work in the UK
• Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, hybrid
• Travel: Full UK driving license and access to your own car

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