Specialist Family Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Oxfordshire County Council Full time

Job Responsibilities This is a bullet point list of the main duties or tasks that the post holder will be expected to undertake. 1. To engage with children and their families identified as at risk of entering the children we care for system or accommodated in one of Oxfordshires residential establishments. 2.

To work closely with other professionals to deliver intensive, focussed and structured interventions. 3. To be responsible for contributing to the day-to-day operation of the home under the direction of the Manager/Assistants taking on appropriate responsibilities and ensuring that all activities are conducted according to current policies and procedures. 4.

To undertake shift leading responsibilities. 5. To act as Key Worker. 6.

To work alongside other professionals who are engaged with the family to provide a joined up service for children and their families/carers, other professionals and agencies. 7. To work within services which are planned and delivered in a way that maximises the participation of children, respects their rights, and is responsive to their wishes and views, alongside the allocated case holders. 8.

To plan and deliver appropriate interventions which provide support and vision to a family which prevent breakdown in relationships, providing a consistent approach to meeting childrens needs, and demonstrating self-awareness and reflective practice. 9. To develop groups for children, or their parents and carers which allows for fuller exploration and resolution techniques of issues they may face. 10.

To contribute to the continuous improved performance and to support inspections, performance assessments and best value processes. 11. To assist in the development of the service and the team, and to promote the needs of children by participating in various forums and planning groups. 12.

To be an active participant in and make a positive contribution to the regular staff/individual childrens meetings. 13. To ensure that accurate, regular and confidential records of work undertaken with the young people are maintained in accordance with Management directions and current policies. This includes maintaining well ordered casework and administrative records and producing reports to agreed deadlines.

14. To have a good understanding of Childrens Homes Regulations and quality Standards, supported by the Assessment and Residential Handbook, and be able to support colleagues on matters of policy and practice. 15. To ensure effective communication systems operate, enabling information to be available to all staff whatever their work patterns, including formal handover procedures.

16. To participate in maintaining a positive public relations image ensuring all complaints/issues are handled quickly, effectively and sensitively and within County guidelines.



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