Children's Worker

2 months ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom CrossReach Full time

**Information**:
**Are you looking for a rewarding career that gives you flexibility and a real sense of a job well done? Working within a supportive team providing support across the city for families affected by drug and alcohol use could be for you. At Sunflower Gardens we recognise that every child and young person is different and our multi-disciplinary team offers a range of services through a family outreach service, individual counselling and art therapy and Group work for children affected by parental alcohol use.**:
You will need to be qualified to Degree level in Social Work, Health, Education, Art/Play Therapy or equivalent or to diploma level in Counselling. You will also need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle in order to provide one to one support in the outreach service. In return, you can look forward to ongoing training and development - not only so you can do a great job, but to help you build your career with us too.

This work can be challenging as well as fulfilling. As an organisation your wellbeing is important to us. We have benefits package which includes a generous pension.

Salary is pro rata of 38.5 hours per week.

**Main Function**:
To work together as a team to provide care and support appropriate to the needs of the individual child or young person. To provide this care and support in the residential setting, the community and the home. To plan and implement activities to meet the individual needs and aspirations of service users. To ensure the highest quality of service delivery. To model good Social Care practice.

**Main Duties**:

- To promote work that meets CrossReach’s and the National Standards.
- To promote the aims and objectives of the service.
- To be involved in the general day to day care and support of the children.
- To act as Keyworker to identified children and contribute to the setting up, carrying out and reviewing of care plans.
- To represent the service at reviews and other relevant meetings.
- To participate in regular supervision.
- To carry out agreed behaviour.
- Support strategy plans.
- To promote effective communication.
- To support the families and carers of the children and young people.
- To promote social inclusion initiatives.
- To empower children to access local services and leisure opportunities.
- To contribute to the strategic development of the service.
- To undertake a flexible pattern of shifts.
- To undertake other duties as directed by Senior Staff to meet the needs of children and the aims of the unit.
- To demonstrate and share Christian love and support including sharing with others the leading of worship in accordance with CrossReach policy and by ensuring all staff meetings are opened with prayer and Bible reading.

**Qualifications**:
Ideally you will be qualified to SVQ3 in Social Services (Children & Young People) and HNC level or be committed to gaining these qualifications.

**Personal**:
An interest in working with children and young people who have disabilities, some of which can lead to challenging behaviour.

As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.

**Skills and Abilities**:
Previous experience working with children.

Previous experience in Learning Disability.

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