Family Support Worker

Service Care Solutions - Social Work

Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days

Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset BS24 8EL, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

North Somerset Council is seeking a Family Support Worker for their Children’s Services in Weston-Super-Mare, initially for a duration of 3 months.
The position offers 37 hours of work per week at a rate of £22 per hour umbrella or £17 per hour PAYE.
Candidates are required to have experience in practical childcare, domestic routines, health, and hygiene, as well as proven experience working with children and families in challenging situations.
A good all-round education is necessary, with a minimum qualification of NVQ Level 3 or 4 in work with children or young people.
This role focuses on building relationships with families and helping them access specialist support services.

Family Support WorkerDuration: Initially 3 monthsHours: 37 hours a weekRate: £22 umbrella an hour (£17 PAYE an hour)North Somerset Council are looking for a Family Support Worker to join their Children’s Services based in Weston-Super-MareResponsibilities:

Work intensively with a small number of families, using evidence-based methods of intervention to support positive change for children, young people and their families
Form purposeful relationships with families, working in a strengths-based way, using Signs of Safety to support families to keep their children safe, develop their parenting skills and improve school attendance.
You will also support families to access appropriate specialist support, such as drug and alcohol services, or mental health services etc. as necessary

Requirements:

Experience of practical aspects of childcare, domestic routines, health and hygiene
Proven experience of working directly with children and families in difficult situations
Good all round education with possible qualification in work with children or young people to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or 4

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