FIXED TERM until 31st January 2016 - Family Community Worker

This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.

Location

Bridge Street, Ebbw Vale

Reference

BG03489

Salary

Grade 4 (£17,714 - £20,253 pro rata/per annum) - 33 hours per week

Job Summary

 

The role of the Family Community Worker is to support the Manager in ensuring an efficient and quality contact service is delivered to children and families in Blaenau Gwent.

 

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An opportunity has arisen within the Children’s Services Locality Team for a Family Community Worker (Contact Team).

 

You will be responsible for supporting supervised contact arrangements as agreed by referral and review, ensuring that contact sessions are planned and supported to meet the needs of the child(ren) in question and support parents in developing their relationship and interactions with their children to ensure that contact sessions are as positive as possible for the child(ren).

 

Essential criteria for the role includes GCSE English and Maths (A-C) or equivalent, N.V.Q. Level 2 or equivalent in social/child care and proven experience of direct work with children, their families and carers. You will also be able to engage effectively with a range of professionals and agencies to promote partnership working and an understanding of the needs of children who are looked after and/or in need of protection.

 

The position carries an Approved Casual Car User Allowance therefore access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement.

 

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

 

Closing Date:                                    1pm – 11^th September 2015

 

Interview Date:                                 TBC

Job Description Download

JD_Family_Community_Worker_BG03489.pdf

Closing Date

11/09/2015

This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.