Outreach Family Support Worker

Liverpool

£17/hr

Start date: ASAP

Full Time: Mon - Fri 36/hrs a week

Hatched Recruitment is looking for a Outreach Family Support Worker to join the team of Outreach Family Support Workers are required to support a pilot project in Liverpool Early Help. 3 - 6 months contract with a chance of extension.

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in child care and education, NND, Health and Social Care qualification.
Experience of direct work with children, young people and their families
Experience of effective collaborative and multi-agency working to support children and families.
Experience of delivering outreach and home based support to children and families to address areas of identified need
Ability to communicate effectively, using good written and verbal skills with children, families, other professions and multi-disciplinary organisations in a wide range situation and at different levels.
Ability to maintain accurate, reflective records in accordance with Recording with Care guidelines.
Ability to work alone and as part of a team across a range of services including Health, Education, Children's Centres, School's Family Support Service, etc. to support parents in meeting the needs of their children.
Work flexibly to support the overall operation of the Service

Desirable

Ability to collaborate effectively and work in partnership with parents and professionals.
Demonstrated knowledge of child development.
Sound knowledge of signs and symptoms of Child Protection issues.
Experience of delivering practical parenting strategies.
Candidates must hold a full UK licence and have access to a car and laptop