Family Contact Support Worker

1 week ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Ardmonagh Family & Community Group Full time

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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Title:
Family Contact Support Worker

Responsible to:
Contact Manager

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Main purpose of role:

To supervise / monitor the contact between children and their parents and/or other relatives where court orders or other circumstances make this necessary

To carry out individual work with children and/or their parents as agreed with the Manager. Family Contact Workers will work in a variety of settings, including occasionally family and foster homes in the provision of Family contact Sessions

Specific Responsibilities:

  • To work in conjunction with the Manager and Senior contact workers to provide Family Contact
  • To provide transport to children and on occasions other family members, to and from the contact venue.
  • Work closely with commissioning Children and Families Social Workers as part of agreed plans for children.
  • To report to the Manager or other Designated Officer any circumstances giving rise to concern relating to the safety of children (including accidents to staff and or service users).
  • Liaise with colleagues within Social Care Services (Adults/Children's Services) and professionals within external agencies, as agreed within plans for children as and when required.
  • Keep written records and produce reports, as requested, in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • To assist and participate in Child Protection Conference, Planning and Review meetings, as required.
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Promote an atmosphere in which parents/carer's are encouraged to take responsibility for meeting needs of their children.
  • Attend Court as a witness if required, in court proceedings, involving children and families.
  • To remain abreast and informed of current thinking in relation to professional conduct and practice.
  • To assist in compiling reports for court if required.

Other Duties

  • Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
  • Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
  • Must have a Clean Driver's license and access to a car and Business insurance.

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PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

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Education Qualifications:

NVQ Level III Health & Social Care or equivalent

Essential Criteria

Essential Skills & Abilities

  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to prepare written records/reports to a high standard
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Work availability on and out of hours basis
  • Be responsive to families needs while retaining objectivity
  • Good interpersonal skills with children and parents
  • Be confident to gain skills for court appearance
  • Be confident in dealing with difficult or urgent situations
  • Be available for regular staff supervision, team meetings and training sessions
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Understanding and commitment to the importance of quality contact for families

Desirable Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of child development
  • Knowledge of Children Act 198
  • Understanding and commitment to the importance of quality contact for families
  • Knowledge and experience of play skills
  • Knowledge and experience of court procedures

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary:
£11.53 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
ppe provided

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Belfast,

County Antrim:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Do you Hold NVQ level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent

Experience:

- working with children: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • NISCC registration (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 01/05/2023

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