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Family Support Worker
Family Support Worker
Family Support Worker
Posted 6 days ago
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Any
- External
Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for experienced Family Support Workers to join Sheffield Council's Children's Services Department on initial 6 month temporary contracts. These roles are working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The Role
* Work alongside Social Workers to provide advice and practical support to children and young people who are deemed “in need” under the Children Act 1989 or identified as in need of support.
* To provide support and advice to families and carers on how best to meet the needs of their children or young people.
* Assist with and co-work assessments with social workers and other agencies workers as appropriate.
* Participate in the development and implementation of plans for children who are looked after / Child in Need or Child Protection in accordance with their assessed need. To monitor and contribute to the review of such plans in liaison with social workers and other agencies.
* Promote the educational, training, employment opportunities and social skills of young people and enable them to build these skills.
* Support young people “in need” in securing and maintaining appropriate accommodation.
Requirements
* Previous experience of working directly with Children and Young People at times of change in their lives and responding appropriately.
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Understands the relative importance and impact of verbal and non- verbal communication Demonstrates understanding and provides support for the complexity of relationships associated with some children and young people
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Understands the child/young person’s position in a family and the importance of parental engagement
If this role would be of interest to you, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible or contact Chloe at Belmont Recruitment to discuss further
The Role
* Work alongside Social Workers to provide advice and practical support to children and young people who are deemed “in need” under the Children Act 1989 or identified as in need of support.
* To provide support and advice to families and carers on how best to meet the needs of their children or young people.
* Assist with and co-work assessments with social workers and other agencies workers as appropriate.
* Participate in the development and implementation of plans for children who are looked after / Child in Need or Child Protection in accordance with their assessed need. To monitor and contribute to the review of such plans in liaison with social workers and other agencies.
* Promote the educational, training, employment opportunities and social skills of young people and enable them to build these skills.
* Support young people “in need” in securing and maintaining appropriate accommodation.
Requirements
* Previous experience of working directly with Children and Young People at times of change in their lives and responding appropriately.
*
Understands the relative importance and impact of verbal and non- verbal communication Demonstrates understanding and provides support for the complexity of relationships associated with some children and young people
*
Understands the child/young person’s position in a family and the importance of parental engagement
If this role would be of interest to you, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible or contact Chloe at Belmont Recruitment to discuss further