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Family Worker

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, GCSE-level numeracy and literacy, relevant further education, and experience working with children and families in diverse inner-city communities.
  • You’ll assess needs of children and families, create action plans, deliver interventions, support young people leaving care, and collaborate with services to ensure timely support.

Requirements

  • Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
  • Numeracy and literacy to GCSE level of equivalent
  • Further education to the level of e.g. NVQ, B-TEC or equivalent in a relevant field
  • Experience of working with children, young people and families in diverse, inner-city communities

Responsibilities

  • To deliver a service to vulnerable families, children and young people in Camden, including;
  • delivery of assessment, planning and intervention packages to vulnerable families, children and young people;
  • provide young people leaving care with support and guidance and promote independence;
  • facilitate, supervise, and record contact between children and their families
  • Main Duties And Responsibilities
  • To carefully and thoroughly assess children and families' needs underpinned by the common assessment framework, prescribed screening tools and models of engagement.
  • To create a whole family action plan and evaluate progress against shared outcomes.
  • To work in partnership with universal services to support early identification of need and/or risk, ensuring needs are identified in a timely way.
  • To deliver responsive early intervention packages, including evidence-based programmes and/or refer to appropriate services (universal, targeted and specialist) to meet need, working in partnership with families.

FAQs

What is the hourly rate for the Family Worker position?

The hourly rate for the Family Worker position is £25.

What are the working hours for this job?

The working hours for this job are Monday to Friday, totaling 36 hours a week.

Is this a temporary or permanent position?

This is a temporary position with a contract duration of 3 to 6 months.

What is the start date for this position?

The start date for this position is as soon as possible (ASAP).

Will I need to conduct assessments and create action plans?

Yes, the role involves assessing children and families' needs and creating whole family action plans.

What type of families will I be working with?

You will be working with vulnerable families, children, and young people facing various challenges, including those at risk of care and experiencing issues like domestic violence and neglect.

Is an Enhanced DBS check required for this role?

Yes, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check is a requirement for this role.

What qualifications are needed to apply for this position?

Candidates are required to have further education to the level of NVQ, B-TEC, or equivalent in a relevant field, as well as numeracy and literacy to GCSE level or equivalent.

Will I be working alone or as part of a team?

You will be working as part of a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary team based in community venues and homes.

Is experience in inner-city communities necessary for this role?

Yes, experience of working with children, young people, and families in diverse, inner-city communities is essential for this role.

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