Belmont Recruitment are seeking an experienced Family Support Worker to work with Stockport Council on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week (Mon – Fri).
The incoming candidate will be linked to a designated locality to support with tasks, such as direct work, taking children and families to appointments, supporting moves of placements, and assisting the Social Worker on visits.
Main Duties:
1. To offer advice and support to participants of the service to ensure exchanges are sensitive, appropriate and child focused.
2. To deliver a package of support to adoptive families as outlined in the adoption support plan or adoption support assessment of need in partnership with other professionals.
3. To develop trusting relationships with adopted children to support their needs in relation to identity, belonging and security.
4. To develop and co-facilitate universal groups that meet the needs of adoptive families as a whole and as individuals.
5. To work with the birth families to support them with their needs in respect of adoption.
6. Liaise with other services and agencies to ensure the best support for adopted children, adoptive parents and birth families.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Prior experience in a similar role working with children and families within a Local Authority.
2. NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject i.e. Childcare.
3. Prior experience of working with children who have experienced trauma or neglect and their families/carers.
4. Ability to contribute to assessment of needs.
5. Full UK driver’s license with access to own vehicle.
If your skills match the criteria for this role, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
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