Family Support Worker - Wakefield

Children and Family Worker

Key details:

• Location: City of Wakefield
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £16.62 per hour
• Hours: 08:30 - 17:00

About the Role:

As a Children and Family Worker, you will partner with parents/carers and other professionals to support, guide, and care for children and their families, ensuring children can be safely cared for within their family environments.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Undertake direct work with parents/carers and children as part of an agreed plan, including individual and group work, always promoting the welfare of children.
• Provide information to colleagues to support assessment of need and decision-making.
• Observe progress towards goals and make recommendations for future work.
• Report any concerns about a child to a social worker or manager as appropriate.
• Support service users to build positive personal relationships and confidence in social situations.
• Transport and escort adults, children, and young people when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records in line with departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain and develop effective communication and cooperation with colleagues, community groups, and statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Attend and contribute to meetings in line with duties.
• Contribute to the development of high-quality services.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare responsibilities are met for colleagues and service users.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with children or children and their families who are experiencing difficulties.
• Experience in outreach/one-to-one work with parents or carers and delivering group parenting programmes.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage own time and deal sensitively and effectively with members of the public.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with families and other professionals.
• Full driving licence and use of own vehicle for work.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, or willingness to work towards this.

Benefits:

• Essential car user allowance.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development through training (e.g., NVQ).
• Work in a supportive environment that values health and safety, equal opportunities, and customer care.

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