Family Support Worker - Barnsley, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment

Akton Recruitment

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Barnsley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Barnsley

£14.17 Per Hour

Job Role

To engage and support targeted families with children aged 0-25 years across the network of Family Centres within designated locality areas through targeted outreach/home visiting and Family support interventions as identified though the Early Help Assessment.

To support families through planned interventions that have clear initial assessment and targets and objectives which are reviewed at regular intervals with the family, utilising relevant and current holistic assessment tools.

To provide advice, support and guidance to promote learning and positive parenting skills utilising appropriate frameworks and evidence based approaches.

To ensure that all files/records are maintained in line with relevant guidelines, including recording of information on relevant electronic database systems, and participate in all appropriate meetings.

To report and record any safeguarding concerns immediately in line with relevant policies and procedures acting as duty manager and designated safeguarding lead when required by the service.

Education and Training

Relevant substantial post qualifying experience of working with children and families in the community within a family support context.

Substantial experience of multi-agency working to develop integrated services for children and families.