I have a new Band 4 Support Worker vacancy for Looked After Children's Services at the Bradbury Centre, Lisburn Road, Belfast. Other sites and waiting list available.
Mon - Fri - 1700 with some evening work required
Salary £12.86ph
0.56p per mile
Immediate Start available
Live NISCC registration required
JOB ROLE
* To assist Social Workers in assessing the needs to children, young people and families in accordance with Legislation, Policy and Procedure.
* To assist Social Workers in the implementation of Child Care Plans.
* To undertake direct work with children and young people.
* To facilitate supervised Family Time / contact arrangements. This will include driving duties.
* To support parents, children and young people in developing confidence and self-esteem.
* To contribute to parenting programmes (individual and group work).
* To maintain individual caseloads and provide reports and information as required including giving evidence in Court.
CRITERIA
Minimum of Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a care related subject or an educational related subject
AND
1 years’ experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular
OR
Level 2 qualification in a Care related or an educational related subject
AND
2 years’ experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular
OR
4 years’ experience of working with families /children in a formal setting, where the work was regular
AND
Driving licence and access to a car
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