Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

CES18(e)

Full time

£25,295 - £27,905 per annum

Children’s Social Care - Long Term Service

1 post permanent and 1 post fixed term for 12 months

We are looking to appoint 2 enthusiastic individuals to join our Children’s Social Care Service as Family Support Workers. You will be part of delivering first-class social work services for vulnerable children, young people and families.

This role offers the perfect opportunity to undertake focussed and purposeful family support direct in the family home, or other settings as required. Working closely with other highly skilled professionals, you will be part of a small team in our wider service for children and families.

You will benefit from increased co-working with social work colleagues who will do enhanced face to face social work. You will be encouraged to develop your skills within this role and provided with opportunities for further training and development.

You must be dynamic and an enthusiastic team player who is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children in Newcastle.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

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Closing date:

27 February 2020