Family Support Worker

Overview

Wirral Council Children’s services are seeking to recruit a Family Support Worker to join their team. The role is hybrid working with a mixture of home working, visits in the community with service users and office based work. A car driver is required as you will be providing face-to-face support to families where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with social workers and other team members to support vulnerable families
• Deliver all aspects of parenting work designed to empower and assist parents
• Facilitate and supervise family contact sessions, ensuring safety and positive interaction
• Support and facilitate transport arrangements for children and families
• Monitor and report on family progress, maintaining detailed records
• Promote and uphold safeguarding standards at all times
• Assist in creating care plans tailored to family needs
• Offer emotional support and practical advice to families and children

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people and their families
• Full UK driving license
• Enhanced DBS check
• Be able to work upon own initiative and within a team

Role Details

Temporary, full-time position for an initial period of 3 months with a view to extension on a rolling basis. Pay rate: £17.07 per hour.

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