Sessional Family Support Worker - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Swanstaff Recruitment

Swanstaff Recruitment

Verified Company

Cardiff, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

In this challenging but highly rewarding role, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising family time between looked after children and their birth families at contact centres and community settings across the borough.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will complete a detailed recording of the observations you made during these sessions and will liaise with social workers, escalating any concern, as required.
You will be joining a child focussed, creative and supportive team, with a strong emphasis upon being a good corporate parent.
Transport and escort children and young people.
Observe and supervise contact between children, young persons and parents, including other family members.
Risk managing and intervening as necessary to safeguard children.
You will have good report writing skills to factually describe observations within the contact session within the agreed time scale.
To attend and participate in planning meetings or reviews, as required.
To follow safeguarding procedures of Swanstaff and its clients at all times.
To report any safeguarding concerns promptly
To attend supervision and training courses in relation to the tasks, as required.

Essential Requirements:

NVQ level 3 in children and young people workforce or related fields integral
A current DBS for working with adults and children we can assist you

Desirable Requirements:

A driving licence and access to a car is desirable but not essential

Job Type:
Zero hours contract

Salary:
£10.00 per hour

Application question(s):

To be considered for this role you must have a level 3 or equivalent in Childcare. Can you confirm that you have this.
Do you have a current DBS on the update service?
Do you drive and have access to your own car?

Work Location:
In person