Family Worker Oldham, England
Job description
Children’s Services
Family Connect Service
Ref: G5/OL-75603
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £27,344 - £30,151 per annum (Grade 5)
Hours: 36.66 and 18.33 per week available. Part time hours will receive pro rata salary.
The hours will be worked over set days and times.
Based: Fitton Hill (36.66) and Coalshaw Green Family Centre (18.33)
Closing Date: Sunday 19th March 2023
Interview Dates: Monday 27th March 2023.
Job Description & Person Specification.docx
Role Overview:
The successful applicant will be required to undertake observations, assess and support family time within a supervised contact between parents and children.
You will also support reunification plans if children are returned to their parents care and complete direct work with children and young people who are Looked After.
Key Responsibilities:
- To make accurate observations and recordings of supervised family time between parents and children which will be used to support social work assessments in court.
- To support and offer advice and practical guidance to parents in all aspects of parenting.
- Coordinate and support family time for children who remain in long term care.
- To visit and support families in their home if children have been returned to their parent’s care following the court process.
- To undertake direct work with children and young people and complete Life story books.
Key Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:
- An NVQ level 3 in a related subject or at least 3 years’ experience working with children and families.
- A good knowledge of child development and childcare practice.
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills.
Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS
If you would like support with this application, an interview or interested in looking at any courses that could help with this position please get in touch with Get Oldham Working - Get Oldham Working registration form - Oldham Council
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