Family Time Worker - Stafford
Job Title: Family Time Worker - Stafford
Contract Type: Temporary
Location: West Midlands
Industry: Childrens Families Fostering Young People
REF: 1135496
Job Published: 3 days ago
Family Time Worker
Stafford
26/01/2024 – 3 months initially
Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm, 37 hrs/week – Hybrid
Responsibilities:
* Support looked after children and young people to see their parents or other family members safely and supervised, in venues and out in the community.
* Plan sessions appropriately, booking venues and liaising with the foster carer and family.
* Collect and transport children to and from family time.
* Supervise all aspects of family times.
* Offer support to both the children and parents/ family members.
* Provide parenting support and guidance to parents during family time.
* Provide emotional support to the children should any emotions arise from the contact.
* Record sessions on files in a timely manner.
* Prepare statements for court when needed.
* Work as a team around the child.
* Be available outside of traditional working patterns including evenings and weekends to provide support to children, families, and carers when it is needed.
Requirements:
* Must have valid UK driver's licence and own vehicle to be able to use for family time appointments.
* Minimum NVQ Level 3 in respect of working with children and their families or equivalent.
* Experience of direct work with vulnerable children and their families.
* An understanding of the key pieces of policy, guidance, and legislation which govern children’s social care.
* Understanding of child development and the effect of stress and trauma on child development.
* Ability to build relationships and deliver interventions to children, families, and carers.
* DBS registered to the update service.
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
Please email all CVs to Sammy Davis or call 02085149110 mobile 07570 819 831.
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