To contribute to the success of the organisation by:
1. To assess the emotional, physical, intellectual and cultural needs of both child and carer particularly from the community, in partnership with them and to respond to families in crisis and children in need, to offer linguistically and culturally sensitive support, advice and guidance appropriate to the situation and in the most appropriate setting, e.g., Family/carer’s/ child's home, Family Centre, Resource centre, Constituency Office, Residential Unit, Community Setting.
2. To develop and deliver a preventative service and where appropriate to rehabilitate, maintain and improve the quality of care provided both inside and outside the family group.
3. To further the provision of the Department's services to children and families as required by relevant legislation.
RANGE OF DUTIES:
1. To develop awareness of the needs of children/young people from the community, contribute to their emotional, psychological and physical needs, and where appropriate enable individuals to understand, accept and change their personal situation.
2. To develop, maintain and support, individually or in conjunction with others, a wide range of services, on either a group or personalised basis to meet the needs of children/young people and/or their families/carers, particularly from the Asian community using the most appropriate equipment to enable them to articulate their own and other needs and to assist them in responding to these needs appropriately.
3. To assist with the process of achieving the best possible outcome for the child, families and carers, will establish appropriate links and communication channels with other agencies, Housing, Benefits, Education, Career Guidance, Probation Service, Health Visitors and other professional staff, both inside and outside the Authority, Carers, Foster Carers, prospective adopters and anyone else appropriate to the needs either ordinary or extraordinary of a child.
4. To maintain accurate, up to date and appropriate records, writing such reports as are requested by Management or are necessary to the conduct of the case and making recommendations as to appropriate action for Court, Reviews, Case Conferences or Tribunals.
5. To attend Court on behalf of the Department, giving evidence when called.
6. To act as an Escort.
7. To act as a Primary Worker for a number of children/young people/carers on agreed work programmes, attending planning meetings, case conferences, reviews and Court as necessary to the conduct of the case.
8. To assist in the development and provision of “Drop-in Centres” and support groups appropriate to the needs of the service.
9. To advise service users on welfare benefits and rights and to assist them in applications.
10. To be aware of relevant information and developments in social work with children, young people and families, develop skills essential to supporting children of all ages in their community and attend relevant training sessions, resources permitting.
11. To assist in the preparation of service plans, the setting of targets and objectives, team goals and the monitoring of outcomes of the service.
12. To publicise and encourage use of the Department’s resources.
QUALIFICATIONS: NVQ Level 4 Care, Cert Ed, DipSW, (or equivalent) RGN, Youth & community Dip HE, Personal Adviser Diploma. Completed Portfolio to Bradford SSD standard. Evidence of Child Development Module in related qualifications.
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
* Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
* Competitive Rates of pay.
* In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support.
* Enhanced DBS completed.
* Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team.
* An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant.
* Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area.
* Flexible hours to meet your needs, full or part time.
* Recommend a friend bonus scheme.
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