Job Details
We are currently seeking a Family Support Worker to join the Children, Schools and Families team in East London
Responsibilities:
Working with the Manager of Family Support, to contribute to any assessment or work undertaken with a family by other agencies where appropriate.
To befriend and support families with 0 ? 5?s and pregnant women, building confidence and trust, through home visits and group work and with due regard to cultural background and need.
To participate in the development of a way of working that promotes and encourages parental and community involvement in the Children Centre.
To be alert at all times to issues of domestic violence, child protection and health and safety.
To adhere to the Centre?s Child Protection Procedures
To establish and maintain good relationships with other Children Centres, statutory and non-statutory agencies and venue providers to meet the needs of individual families, both ante and post natal, working jointly with them and attending meetings as necessary.
To keep written records of visits to, and support work with, families and to maintain any other written records requested by the Manager, including parent signing in sheets at drop-ins and groups.
8. To be responsible for returning monitoring information to the Children Centre Manager to agreed deadlines.
To have an understanding of one?s own work role and how to maintain boundaries in a relationship ensuring that client confidentiality is upheld on the understanding that the child?s welfare is paramount.
To develop and maintain a database of visits and referrals.
Pay rate is between £14- £17 per hour
GSCC Registration is essential.
THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED CRB DISCLOSURE WHICH TRADEWIND WILL PAY FOR
Tradewind Recruitment Referral and Refund Scheme
* Refer a friend today and you will receive £100 cash once they have worked 30 days through Tradewind Recruitment
* We offer a GSCC refund to candidates who have worked through Tradewind Recruitment for a period of 6 months
Register with us and receive over 50% discount on all our Professional Development Courses once you have worked through Tradewind Recruitment.
Please give us a call if you would like to find out more about our immediate vacancies and Social Work careers.
Terms and Conditions apply
If you are interested in this position please email your CV or contact our Consultants directly on 08458801273.
Tradewind Recruitment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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