Family Support Worker

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Family Support Worker to join Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council on an initial 3-month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Family Time is promoted and delivered in line with the care plan for the child/young person and their family and in a manner that ensure the child’s ongoing safety and that their welfare is paramount.

• Responsible for planning and enabling final farewell family time between children and their birth families.

• Work closely with the child/children’s Social Worker and other relevant professionals to ensure effective communication of information and enable children/parents to be as fully involved as possible in the planning and review of Family Time arrangements.

• To report immediately any signs of neglect, injury, or other causes of concerns for a children welfare or safety to the Team Leader/Co-ordinator or Head of Service

• Contribute to the development of written plans under the direction of a qualified social worker or manager.

Essential Requirements

• Applicants must be able to drive, have a driving licence and be a car owner

• Level 3 or good experience working in the child and family setting

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you!