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Family Support Worker

Housing and Support Recruitment Limited
Posted a month ago, valid for 20 hours
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B30 1TJ, England

Salary

£12.4 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My Client is seeking a Family Assessment Worker to engage with families daily, focusing on the safety and care needs of children.
  • The role requires the worker to observe and assess family interactions, providing structured feedback and ensuring a supportive environment.
  • Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
  • The position offers a salary of £30,000 per year, with opportunities for training and professional development.
  • Shifts will vary, including hours from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm and 2:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
My Client is looking for a Family Assessment Worker

  • To work with families on a day-to-day basis, observing and recording the parents abilities to meet the
immediate safety and care needs of their children. This will be completed through daily observations.
  • To ensure parents/carers prioritise the safety and welfare needs of their children
  • To create a supportive learning/re-learning environment for parents and children
  • To provide childcare for children whilst their parents/carers attend Groups and Individual Sessions
  • To provide group and individual sessions with the families which is specific to their individual needs
  • To provide playroom groups such as Baby Massage, Baby Sensory, Messy Play, and Musical Babies (training will be provided

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To ensure the safety and welfare of children remains central to the assessment/intervention process.

2. To take an active part in the assessment process regarding children and families - to observe, supervise,
record and assess family interaction, child behaviour, parental motivation and parental ability to meet the
needs of the child(ren).

3. To provide a service that values and respects the strengths, experiences and background of the families .

4. To take an active part within team meetings in reviewing and developing the practices and provision within,and resources available to, the Centre.

5. To use common sense and sensitivity in challenging and teaching parenting practices.


6. To provide structured feedback to parents during and at the end of each shift.

7. To plan and prioritise workload effectively within established timeframes and ensure that all writtenrecordings meet required deadlines.

8. To assist with childcare duties as required.

9. To liaise with managers, and source other agencies/resources as appropriate.

10. To work as part of a team to provide a culturally sensitive service for children and their families.

11. To promote and maintain equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice within the work environment.

12. To observe and implement Child Protection Procedures and the Centres policies and procedures.

13. To participate fully in training and supervision, identifying training courses relevant to role and personaldevelopment.

14. To be aware of health and safety responsibilities at work.

15. If you have observed a specific incident, to provide evidence in court, if required.

16. To undertake other duties as identified by the Centre & Deputy Managers, Team Case Managers or Quality

Hours:Shifts include a mixture of working: 7:30am 3:00pm & 2:30pm 10:00pm

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