To Provide a flexible support service to families with children in need in keeping with the assessed care plan and this will include some evening / weekend work.

Full time / Part time roles.  Post would be for a minimum of 1 month, with the view to be extended further as required.

• To assist Social Workers in assessing the need of children, young people and families in accordance with legislation, policy and procedure.
• To assist Social Workers in the implementation of Child Care Plans.
• To undertake direct work with children and young people.
• To facilitate supervised Family Time / contact arrangements.  This will include driving duties.
• To suppor parents, children and young people in developing confidence and self-esteem.
• To contribute to parenting programmes ( individual and group work).
• To maintain appriopriate records.

Minimum of Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a care related subject or an educational related subject

AND

1 years  experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular

OR

Level 2 qualification in a care related or an educational related subject

AND

2 years experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular

OR

4 years experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular

Currently hold or be eligible for immediate registration with the NISCC on the Social Care part of the register

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.