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Family Support Worker

Job Description

Family Support Worker

Job Description

This company is seeking a Family Support Worker to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising family contacts and completing direct work with children, as well as supporting social work tasks. The Family Support Worker will need to have excellent communication skills as they will be working with young people and their families. They will also need to have strong assessment skills in order to aid social workers with assessments. Additionally, the Family Support Worker will need to be able to write reports on contacts, assessments and direct work with children.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise family contacts
  • Complete direct work with children
  • Support social work tasks
  • Communicate effectively with young people and their families
  • Aid social workers with assessments
  • Write reports on contacts, assessments and direct work with children

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong assessment skills
  • Ability to write reports
  • Experience working with young people and their families
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good time management skills

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a degree in social work or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position, with a competitive salary and benefits package. The Family Support Worker will be required to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Application Process

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV across to macy.robinson@servicecare.org.uk or you can give me a call on 01772208964 and ask for Macy