Overview
DigiKape Resourcing is a leading recruitment agency, specialising in filling ad hoc shifts and providing temporary and permanent placements for both public and private sectors. We are looking to place Family Support Workers in Knowsley. Our Client’s Family time support work team are recruiting 3 family support workers to complete family time sessions as ordered from the court arena.
Responsibilities
The role will include supervising family time, completing wishes and feelings of children and providing family time reports and analysis and also attend meetings as and when required.
Hours
The hours are 36 hours per week. We would anticipate that the main visits would be Monday to Friday 9-5; however, there is some flexibility to work on weekends and from 8am to 10pm when required for families.
Requirements and Compliance
Enhanced DBS is required for this role. * * * This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act , applicants must disclose all criminal convictions including those which are spent, in addition to any cautions and bindover orders received in the last 12 months * * *
Person Specifications
- Minimum of 2 years, recent experience of working directly with families with multiple needs with children aged 0-18.
- Ability to work in partnership with partner agencies, families and communities.
- Effective verbal and written communications skills with service users, professionals and other colleagues.
- Ability to keep appropriate records and produce reports.
- Experience of engaging and maintaining open constructive relationships with service users.
- Experience of engaging hard to reach families using persistence and creativity.
- To have an assertive and pro-active approach to partnership working including the ability to identify and overcome barriers.
- Demonstrate an understanding of, acceptance and commitment to the principles underlying equal opportunities.
- Demonstrable commitment to safeguarding the welfare and safety of children and young people at all times.
- Ability to prioritise work under pressure and to be self-motivating.
How to apply
To apply, be considered, please apply to this advertisement with your CV or send it directly to DigiKape at info@digikape.co.uk clearly stating the job role and location/ area being applied for.
To discuss this opportunity further you can get in contact with us directly on 03333396737 or email info@digikape.co.uk
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