Job Description

Job Title:

Experienced Family Support Worker

Pay:

27,000 PRO RATA

We are offering 0,5,10 and 20 hour contracts, all inclusive of SSP and holiday pay. You will be able to do overtime.

Location:

Northwest- Accolade Family Support Agency

Our office is based in Newton Le Willows Helens.

Accolade Families Ltd is a social care company, who aim to bring families together. We offer practical and emotional support to parents or those subject to safeguarding and child protection interventions. We work in collaboration with parents to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and motivation to demonstrate change. We fundamentally believe change within families is possible and with the right intervention, change can be long lasting. At Accolade Families, children are always kept in mind, and at the centre.

We offer services such as:

Outreach sessions in the community, offering respite to foster carers/parents.

Family time contact supervision

Supervision within families' homes

Around the Clock, supervision within the family home

Specialist parenting programmes

The right candidate should be experienced within the family support sector, flexible, reliable and confident in challenging situations. It is important that they are kind, approachable and have strong emotional intelligence. Candidates should have a UK Driving Licence, be registered on the DBS Update System and experience working with children.

Accolade Families work with vulnerable families and children, who may have experienced, or are subject to:

Domestic Violence

Sexual Abuse

Forced Marriage

General Responsibilities:

Support service users on a 1:1 basis

Observe interactions between parents and children

To be a consistent role model to families when supporting the care, development, and nurturing of their children

Ensure children and families are safe and protected from harm by reporting any safeguarding concerns to the duty manager within a timely manner

Deliver appropriate and meaningful direct work, around budgeting, housework, and relationships

Work and contribute pro-actively to the team.

Support families to participate in the local community, participating in activities and helping them make plans for their future

Complete timely and accurate observation reports, ensuring the use of the Parent Assess traffic light system.

Keep up to date with mandatory training and compliance requests

Liaise professionally with any other external agencies and individuals supporting the family.

Pay: 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events
Application question(s):

Please give 3 dates that you are available for an interview
Experience:

family support: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

DBS on the Update Service? (required) Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Experienced Family Support Worker