Job Description

Job Title : PIMHS Support Worker - Flourishing Futures Project

Number of posts 1 Job Ref May 02 Location of Job Knowsley Rate of pay 25,584 pro rata Contracted Hours per week 20 Closing Date 15th May 2025 Shift Pattern: Commitment to flexible working, including occasional evenings and weekends

Purposes of the job

To contribute to the effective day to day operation of the scheme in accordance with the Home-Start Governing documents, Standards and Methods of Practice, Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance Standards. To help develop and maintain safe and inspiring one-to-one and group support work both on and off site. To maintain high standards of practice in supporting families within the ethos of Home-Start. To ensure inclusion and diversity in all aspects of the scheme's operation and work.

Under the direction of the Perinatal Coordinator, the PIMHS Support worker will undertake the following tasks:

Main Responsibilities

Assist in delivery of the Flourishing Futures project and associated activities. Contribute to the scheme's administration, monitoring and evaluation systems including Home-Start Reports and Lamplight. To attend and contribute to regular Team Briefings / Staff Meetings. To attend meetings on behalf of Home-Start, as appropriate and as directed by the Scheme Manager.

Support for families

Introduce families to appropriate support services and group activities for children and parent/carers. Supporting families to interact and bond with their children. Supporting families with all paperwork such as child benefit applications, amending Universal Credit claims, medical appointments and assisting them to access relevant support. Liaising with relevant specialist agencies e.g. Health visitors, BABS, SPMH and Children's Social Care. Attending TAFs and other multi agency meetings with the families.

Group work

Ensuring that any group support is effectively managed and controlled. Ensuring that Flourishing Futures is effectively monitored, and adequate information is recorded. Assisting staff in developing the project to meet the needs of our families and of the Scheme. Safeguarding - To undertake responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting children's welfare in line with Home-Start Knowsley Policies and Procedures

Working in Partnership

Complete all reports as directed for own caseloads. Contribute to Early Help Assessment. Liaise with referrers. Attend and contribute to regular planning meetings. Networking appropriately within the community. Presenting to our stakeholders, referrers and other professionals to raise awareness of Home-Start Knowsley.

Managing the Wider Context

Promoting the scheme, its profile, ethos and practice. Contributing to the development of Home-Start locally, regionally and nationally. Contributing to social media pages and its contents.
The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post as detailed above.

The Scheme Manager will deliver 6 weekly supervisions, this will also incorporate direct input from the Perinatal Coordinator from their oversight of diary and caseload activity in support of the Flourishing Futures Project needs.

Skills required / Knowledge and Understanding

Understands the needs of families with young children Knowledge of perinatal peer support principles Knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Understanding of the need for professional confidentiality and safeguarding practice and procedures.

Personal Attributes

Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to work on own initiative Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of people

Ability to prioritise

Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and telephone Developing Early Years Expertise Knowledge of early attachment and the impact of parental mental health issues on child development. Knowledge of early years and the first 1001 days A comprehensive knowledge of local services and networks available to support families during the perinatal period. Knowledge and understanding of the impact poverty has on families and children's life chances

Other Requirements

Eligible to work in the UK Willing to access training Hold a full clean driving licence and have the use of a vehicle for work purposes Commitment to flexible working, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications required

Qualified to NVQ Level 3/equivalent or above in a relevant subject Experience as a volunteer or working with volunteers and making a positive impact. Experience of working with or supporting families and making a positive impact.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 25,585.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: May 02