Band 4 Family Support Worker 

Job Description

About:

Lucas Love Healthcare are working alongside their client to recruit a Band 4 Family Support Workers for a Family and Child Care service in Derry/Londonderry and also in Omagh.

To provide a flexible support service to families with children in need in keeping with the assessed Care Plan and this will include some evening/weekend work.

Main Duties:

• To assist Social Workers in assessing the needs to children, young people and families in accordance with Legislation, Policy and Procedure.
• To assist Social Workers in the implementation of Child Care Plans.
• To undertake direct work with children and young people.
• To facilitate supervised Family Time / contact arrangements. This will include driving duties.
• To support parents, children and young people in developing confidence and self-esteem.
• To contribute to parenting programmes (individual and group work).
• To maintain individual caseloads and provide reports and information as required including giving evidence in Court.
• To maintain appropriate records.
• To participate in supervision, peer support groups and appropriate training and developments.
• To participate in Team Meetings and contribute to the development of the Team.
• To liaise with other agencies in multi-disciplinary work appropriate to individual cases.
• To highlight concerns/untoward events regarding children and young people in keeping with Trust Policies and Procedures.
• To act in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures in all matters.
• To maintain a high degree of confidentiality/discretion.

Essential Criteria:

• NISCC registration
• Full UK Drivers License
• Awareness of Child Development and safety/risk factors
• Minimum of Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a care related subject or an educational related subject AND 1 years’ experience of working with families/children in a formal setting where the work was regular

OR

• Level 2 qualification in a Care related or an educational related subject AND 2 years’ experience of working with families/children in a formal setting where the work was regular

OR

• 4 years’ experience of working with families /children in a formal setting where the work was regular

 If you are interested in applying or want further information, please call 028 9066 8035 or email recruitment@lucaslovehealthcare.com today!!

Lucas Love Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.