Family Support Worker

5 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Kaleidoscope Assessment Services Full time

Kaleidoscope Assessment Services currently have three family assessment centres, Chester Road, Finsley House and Dumbell House. They accommodate parents with their children for a 13 week parenting assessment which assesses their parenting capacity.

Throughout their assessment we will offer guidance, support and advice to assist them with their parenting and develop their knowledge and skills.

**Job Purpose**
- To work as part of a team in a residential based setting; the families have their own self contained flat's which are observed via CCTV.
- Provide detailed, objective, evidence based recordings.
- To observe and record the nature of the interactions between the family and their child/ren. To acknowledge and discuss external factors and environmental factors as they are key in helping produce assessment reports and to make recommendations to the Local Authority on future planning.
- To provide appropriate advice and guidance to families in accordance with their individual programmes, individual needs and NHS Guidelines.
- To work in partnership with colleagues and outside services such as the local authority, midwives, health visitors and any other requested support services for the families.
- To provide intensive, high quality and dependable standard of service which meets our organisations codes of practice, values, standards and statement of purpose.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Support Worker to join our team. As a Family Support Worker, you will provide guidance and support to individuals and their children, helping them to go on and lead fulfilling lives. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure that CCTV is monitored in accordance to the individual families needs/ placement plan and there is detailed, factual, evidence based recordings made from your observations.
- Answer any phone calls, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Document any information requested to management.
- Read the communication book before each shift.
- Staff signing in book to be signed at the start and end of each shift.
- Ensure all policies and procedures are read and signed.
- Any new referral information is read and discussed with management if required.
- Observe families within the community.
- Observe tasks in line with the individual families stage of assessment, support and guidance offered following NHS guidelines.
- Play activities to be recommended and offered with families such as Tummy Time, Messy Play, Cooking and Baking sessions.
- Supervise family contact if requested by the placing local authority. This will be discussed pre placement. Clearly record and document all family contact.
- Ensure the centre is clean and tidy at all times.

**Experience/ qualifications**
- Level 3 in Children and Young People's Work force / Health and Social Care is desirable
- Previous experience working with children is required
- Ability to communicate effectively with children of different ages and backgrounds
- Patience, empathy, and understanding when working with families
- Ability to establish boundaries and maintain confidentiality

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £10.90 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Transport links

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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