Family Support Worker Glasgow   £10.06 per hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

20 hours a week at £10.06 per hour

Main Tasks

To be accountable to the Manager;  

To provide high quality intensive support to families referred to Geeza Break and family support workers team. To work with families in group and individual sessions to develop and re-enforce life skills required to enable vulnerable clients to fulfil their potential.  To achieve positive outcomes for families that contributes to improved health and well being. 

Main Duties

1. To be responsible for a manageable case load and work towards achieving positive outcomes agreed with clients.
2. To maintain case notes and files as appropriate.
3. To provide person centred support to individuals and families are addressing  a range of physical,  social, addiction and/or mild to moderate mental health issues.
4. To create opportunities to assist individuals to develop or maintain a range of practical and social skills.
5. To provide support to encourage individuals to attend a range of medical, educational and social settings.
6. To facilitate Groupwork sessions for families referred to the service
7. To participate in review meetings with families and other professional workers.
8. To provide clear written evidence of work undertaken.
9. To attend training sessions and team meetings as required.
10. To attend and report to Case Discussions as required.
11. To attend supervision/support sessions as directed by the CEO
12. To adhere to all Geeza Breaks Family Support Worker policies and procedures

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications And Training

• SVQ Level 3, HNC or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in education, health, social care or community development.

Competence Summary

(Knowledge, abilities, skills, experience)

 ESSENTIAL

• Understanding of the child protection framework

• Experience of working with families
• Experience and ability to deal with challenging behaviors, Negotiation skills/clear communication skills
• Creative thinking and Problem solving
• Ability to assess children and their families.
• Ability to write clear comprehensive and legible reports.
• An understanding of good practice in work with children and families
• Ability to Make independent judgments and exercise initiative within agreed limits
• Knowledge of benefits, ability to help clients with budgeting.
• Ability to manage forms and paperwork.   
• Knowledge and understanding of children and their families and the challenge that they can face.
• Ability to develop respectful relationships with young people and their families.
• Ability to support people in distress/crisis
• Ability to liaise with a range of colleagues and professionals.

  DESIRABLE

• Experience and ability in dealing with complex situations involving young people, families and staff.

Work-related Personal Requirements

• Working hours will need to be flexible
• Car driver/daily use of a car.
• Use supervision and training to improve practice.
• Basic understanding of team work.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.

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