Support Worker - Oldbury, United Kingdom - SinglePoint Plus Limited

SinglePoint Plus Limited

Verified Company

Oldbury, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job title SinglePoint Support Worker (Prenatal & Early Years)

Salary £11.95

52 weeks per year

Negotiable full time or part time options available

Location SinglePoint Hub Oldbury & travel to partner sites across the borough of Sandwell

Reporting to Project Leader (Prenatal & Early Years)

Responsible Not Applicable

Role Description

To support young parents and families during pregnancy and/or with children 0 2 to access opportunities and support services that promote community inclusion and connectedness, enabling greater levels of independence through a person centred and responsive approach to individual need.

Main duties and responsibilities

In partnership with SinglePoint, Sandwell Organisations and Family Hubs:

To provide one-to-one support for parents/carers during pregnancy and/or with children 0-2 years.
To provide information and practical support, acting as a signpost/navigator to local services for parents/carers, where appropriate.
To actively build connections with organisations across Sandwell who offer support to families within the project ie. Family Hubs, Early Years Settings, GP's
To identify, connect and engage with community based parents/carers support groups, providing information and practical support to families who may benefit.
To identify barriers to access and local need, working creatively to reduce barriers and increase access to local services.
To offer practical support to parents in the completion of relevant documentation ie

- service registrations & form filling.

To provide information about/and promote family enrichment opportunities offered through SinglePoint projects.
To promote & increase use of the DadPad by fathers & father figures.
To possess a willingness to support families in a solution focused approach.
To meet deadlines and manage workload effectively, recording interactions & engagement of families supported.
To support the completion of family hub research & parent surveys, ensuring that families are regularly consulted about their needs and expectations.
Implement safeguarding policies and refer issues to SinglePoint Designated Safeguarding Leads.
To attend Sandwell Family Hubs meetings as required to ensure the voices of parents are heard.
To regularly update Project Leader of progress and developments, making suggestions for ways to further engage with families by keeping updated on local services and activities.
Actively promote engagement with partner organisations and their services.
Engage, encourage, support and motivate families to participate in SinglePoint family activities
Maintain accurate records and provide information and reports on progress to SinglePoint.
Use project monitoring tools & other technology, as required.
Ensure appropriate sensitive handling of confidential information compliant to GDPR.
Undertake training and professional development as required.
Assist in the marketing and promotion of SinglePoint.
To undertake duties in accordance with policies & procedures outlined in the SinglePoint Employee Handbook.
Participate in and contribute to SinglePoint professional development programmes
To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by SinglePoint.

Special requirements

Ability to travel between multiple community delivery sites across Sandwell
Enhanced DBS Clearance

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 months

Salary:
£11.95 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits: