Family Support Workers (Leaving Care) We are working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the Knowsley area who are looking to appoint a Family Support Workers to the Leaving Care Service. 3-6 Month agency contract with a view to being extended on an ongoing basis. Location - Knowsley, L36. 36 hours per week Rate of Pay - £18 per hour - Negotiable depending on experience. Job Purpose; To work as a member of the Family First Service delivering targeted, tiered and co-ordinated interventions to families with a range of interacting needs. Support will also be offered to children and parents to tackle issues such as poor school attendance and exclusion, risk-taking behaviour including crime, anti-social behaviour and employability. The post-holder will contribute to assessment, planning and intervention for families as set out by the Lead Practitioner and will work in partnership with parents and children providing practical, hands on support, information, advice and guidance covering a range of issues such as children's developmental needs, benefits and finance, learning, school attendance, behaviour management, parenting strategies etc. Duties and Responsibilities: To act with persistence, assertiveness and creativity in order to engage challenging, 'hard to reach' families with multiple needs which may impact negatively on outcomes for children, adults and the family as a whole. To undertake direct work with individual children, young people and parents to find practical solutions to a range of issues. This may involve assisting with school attendance, home routines or other practical aspects of family life. To contribute towards family based assessments and other appropriate assessments. To contribute towards the development of an 'outcome-focused' intervention support plan to meet the identified needs of children young people and their families. To have a good understanding of risk and be able to respond appropriately to incidents relating to child protection and safe guarding and maintain client confidentiality and information sharing protocols. To ensure that children, young people and families are fully involved in planning and decision making and are consulted about the project's work and supported to represent their views. Job Requirements: Candidates must hold a full UK licence and have access to a car and laptop. Supporting Children Leaving Care. NVQ Level 3 in child care and education, NND, Health and Social Care qualification. We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity To apply for this role please email & call Dane on 01772 954 200.