Community Family Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom The Starting Point Centre Full time

About us
We are professional, customer-centric company.

Our goal is to support Local Authorities and Families within our centre in Chapel Allerton, Leeds 7 and in the community.

This is supervised contact with non resident parents.

Our work environment includes:

  • Casual work attire
  • Onthejob training
  • Safe work environment
  • Flexible working hours

Overall, Purpose of the Job:


To contribute to the work undertaken by the centre on behalf of Direct families, CAFCASS, the Local Authority and/or independent Agencies.

Principle

Responsibilities:

  • Observe and make notes in supervised contact sessions in the community.
  • Observe and make any notes of issues in a supported community contact.
  • Contact the centre to inform them when the session has ended and if there are any safeguarding concerns at the time of the incident.
  • Ensure the notes are factual and not your opinion.
  • Ensure accident forms and body maps are completed.
  • Ensure you have all the paperwork and equipment necessary for the contact session.
  • Ensure you are wearing your lanyard and personal alarm. We have bodycams should you wish to wear them.
  • Always ensure that the child/young person's safety and wellbeing are paramount.
  • Flexibility to work 6 hours a day including travel/admin time (dependent on bookings).
  • Participate in training and supervision opportunities to ensure your development.
  • Attend bimonthly team meetings.
  • Any other tasks which support the role and Company.
Person Specification

  • Childcare/social work background.
  • Ideally safeguarding children trained.
  • Ideally previous contact work.
  • Ideally first aid trained.
  • Car driver/own car/business insurance. We will fund the topup for business insurance if the person does not have it, to a maximum of £50.
  • Willing to travel in allocated areas, e.g., Leeds, Bradford or York and surrounding areas.

Skills:

  • Experience working with children is required
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate and patient demeanor
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and schedules

Job Types:
Part-time, Zero hours contract

Salary:
From £13.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Every weekend
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Application question(s):

  • Have you worked with families in a supervised role?

Experience:

  • Childcare: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Leeds., LS7 3PT

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