Title Parent and Family Worker Job Purpose To deliver structured interventions to children, young people and families. Key Responsibilities To work to deliver the targets set down in the service and team business plan To plan and deliver structured packages graduated parenting interventions to children, young people, parents, carers and families in line with service guidance To keep timely and accurate records of work, including running records and the entry of data as specified To attend Multi agency meetings To communicate effectively with allocated lead professionals To attend team meetings and whole Service events. To work with children, young people and families in settings including the family home, and to transport them when required with due regard to health and safety guidance Key Accountabilities To deliver services within the Services scheme of delegation for safeguarding children and local safeguarding children board policies. To ensure that personal practice is in line with service guidance To operate within the framework of any professional registration. To actively contribute to the professional development of yourself and others To participate fully in supervision, appraisals (EPDR), and practice observations, as part of personal development and support To maintain a current knowledge and awareness of legislation, policy, procedure and practice in the post holders field of work To attend court hearings and participate in meetings, case conferences, reviews, planning meetings and other forums as required and appropriate To produce short, formal reports to explain the outcomes assessments and interventions when required Person Specification Education and Knowledge To hold 5 GCSEs at level A-C (including English) or equivalent An understanding of child development, effective parenting and attachment theory Full driving licence (unless registered disabled) Experience A minimum of two years experience of working with children, young people and their families (either paid or voluntary) Experience of delivering groupwork in a variety of settings Experience of managing challenging situations Personal skills and general competencies A high level of personal drive and commitment to excellent customer care and the ability to set an example for other staff Strong interpersonal skills to gain the agreement and acceptance of others including colleagues, senior managers and customers. Ability to make decisions and solve problems to meet operational targets, involving devising solutions and prioritising the resources available. Ability to meet agreed objectives and delivery targets by the effective use of resources. Information technology skills including use of databases and word processing. Undertake any necessary administrative duties. Ensures the County Councils policies for fairness and respect are delivered including setting high personal standards. Takes an active role in managing risk, health and safety and safeguarding issues