Job Description

Tide House is an Ofsted registered residential family assessment centre based in Bideford. We provide evidence-based assessments for the courts and local authorities and are looking for a full-time children and family assessment/support worker - waking nights.

Our aim is to provide families with the opportunity to access advice, support and guidance with the purpose of improving their parenting skills and enabling them to better meet their child(ren)'s needs within the course of the assessment. The scope of our work includes role-modelling, supporting and assessing parents' day-to-day core parenting skills. For example, this could include supporting parents in preparing healthy and balanced meals, developing and maintaining daily routines for children and babies or supporting parents to learn budgeting and independent living skills. Many parents that we work with are vulnerable due to alcohol or substance misuse, domestic abuse or domestic violence or mental health difficulties. The children that we work with are often under the age of 5 so experience in Early Years would be an advantage.

An understanding of safeguarding is essential as part of this role. Experience or training in any of the following areas would be beneficial:

Working with vulnerable children Domestic abuse and domestic violence Alcohol or substance misuse Probation Mental health Early Years
However, we may consider applicants who do not have this experience but are looking to develop a career in social care and have the right personal qualities.

Working hours

This is a full-time vacancy - Tide House waking night shifts are 11.0 hours per night. Shift times are 9.30pm - 8.30am, and follow a 4 on/4 off shift pattern. The rota'd hours for this role average 38.50 hours per week.

Please note that this role role requires working both weekday AND weekend nights.

and Person Specification are available on our website - www.inclusis.com/working-for-inclusis.

Please send initial expressions of interest with a CV.

Candidates of interest will then be sent an application form to complete ahead of being considered for interview.

Work Remotely

No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,084.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Private medical insurance
Application question(s):

Good standards of literacy and IT competence are required.
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person