Purpose of the Post:
The Family Support Worker will work directly with the families, assessing and implementing placement plans, in order to promote, strengthen and to develop parenting skills and to promote the welfare of the child at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Working with families:
- In line with placement plans, provide families with support on every aspect of daily life, health and well-being to include
- Basic baby care, feeding and eating, sleeping, budgeting, safety, discipline, health eating, healthy lifestyles and choices.
- To participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of individual families` placement and assessment plans.
- To undertake key work sessions as directed by the Case Manager.
- To develop and maintain good working relationships with parents and other family members and professionals including GPs, HVs and social workers.
- To ensure that all documentation is completed and that this is evidence based and reflective of the circumstances and issues.
Managing resources:
- To maintain a safe environment, complying with health and safety and other legal requirements
- To maintain the fabric of the building, its grounds and equipment in good order, encourage staff and children to care for their surroundings and make best use of the available resources.
- To use community resources where appropriate.
Personal:
- To read and understand Company policies...