Family Support Worker

Seven Social Care is looking for a Family Support Worker to fill an exclusive opportunity in Barnsley.

The role:

As a Family Support Worker, you will provide a direct service to children, young people and their carers reflecting their needs and practice/focus of the respective Social Work Team. You will provide direct support, guidance, and interventions in consultation with Social Workers/Managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support, advice, and information to children, young people, and their families, including the provision of practical assistance.
• Assist Social Work Qualified Practitioners in the undertaking of their duties relating to all forms of social care interventions as appropriate.
• Lead supervisions and record observations of contact between looked after children and their families.
• Promote good parenting and provide parents and careers with support and information in relation to parenting and the development of children and young people.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience: 1+ years working in childcare settings.
• Compliance: Up to date DBS.
• Hours: 37 hours p/w.

Working with Seven Social Care:

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