Overview
Specific Responsibilities:
- To work in conjunction with the Manager and Senior contact workers to provide Family Contact
- To provide transport to children and on occasions other family members, to and from the contact venue.
- Work closely with commissioning Children and Families Social Workers as part of agreed plans for children.
- To report to the Manager or other Designated Officer any circumstances giving rise to concern relating to the safety of children (including accidents to staff and or service users).
- Liaise with colleagues within Social Care Services (Adults/Children’s Services) and professionals within external agencies, as agreed within plans for children as and when required.
- Keep written records and produce reports, as requested, in accordance with policies and procedures.
- To assist and participate in Child Protection Conference, Planning and Review meetings, as required.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Promote an atmosphere in which parents/carer’s are encouraged to take responsibility for meeting needs of their children.
- Attend Court as a witness if required, in court proceedings, involving children and families.
- To remain abreast and informed of current thinking in relation to professional conduct and practice.
- To assist in compiling reports for court if required.
Other Duties
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
- Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
- Must have a Clean Driver’s license and access to a car and Business insurance.
For more information and an application pack please contact natasha.watson@ardcomm.org
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £11.53 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to own car
- Do you Hold NVQ level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent
Experience:
- working with children: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NISCC registration (preferred)
Closing Date
15/02/2024 05:00 PM
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