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Family Support Worker

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted a day ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Stockport, Cheshire SK2 5JF, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Stockport Council is seeking a Family Support Worker – Letterbox to join their Adoption Counts team on a full-time contract with a salary of Scale 5.
  • This role involves supporting birth families and adopters through the Letterbox Exchange to help adopted children maintain their identity.
  • Candidates should have at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in childcare and experience working with children who have faced trauma or neglect.
  • Key responsibilities include facilitating Letterbox contact, providing emotional support, and developing group sessions for adoptive families.
  • The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure positive outcomes for children.
Family Support Worker – Letterbox? Location: Stockport? Salary: Scale 5? Contract: Full-time, ContractAre you passionate about supporting families and making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Stockport Council is looking for a Family Support Worker – Letterbox to join our Adoption Counts team!About the Role As a Family Support Worker – Letterbox, you will play a vital role in supporting birth families and adopters with indirect contact through the Letterbox Exchange, ensuring that adopted children maintain a strong sense of identity. You will also support adoptive families in implementing and reviewing adoption support plans.Key Responsibilities ? Facilitating and reviewing Letterbox contact between birth families and adopters.? Providing emotional and practical support to adoptive families and birth families.? Helping adopted children with their identity, belonging, and security.? Developing and co-facilitating group sessions for adoptive families.? Working with partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.? Participating in training, service development, and regional events.What We’re Looking For ? NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in childcare.? Experience working with children who have experienced trauma or neglect.? Strong communication and interpersonal skills.? Ability to work across agencies and deliver family support services.? Knowledge of adoption, attachment, and early trauma.? A car user (or alternative arrangements will be considered for disabled applicants).Why Join Us? ? Make a real impact on children’s lives and family well-being.? Work with a dedicated and passionate team.? Ongoing training and professional development.? A supportive and inclusive workplace.If you are committed to supporting children and families and want to be part of a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!? Apply now! For more information or to submit your application, please email .uk

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.