Job Description
Looking for reliable healthcare services? Look no further than Abrams Healthcare, where we have over 1000 qualified staff ready to serve you! Our team includes Social Workers, Family Time Support Workers, Support Workers, Healthcare Assistants, Qualified Social Workers, Trainee Administration Staff, Recruitment Consultants, RGNs, RMNs, and more. With such a diverse and experienced team, we have the skills and expertise to provide a wide range of healthcare services to meet your unique needs.
In addition to our wide range of healthcare services, Abrams Healthcare also provides services to council clients, domiciliary care, residential and nursing care homes, supported living, home care services, housing support, supported housing, and other bespoke services. We understand that everyone's healthcare needs are unique, which is why we offer a range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our team is experienced in working with clients from a variety of backgrounds and with a range of different needs, and we're committed to providing the highest level of care and support to each and every client we serve.
At Abrams Healthcare, we understand that every patient is different, and we take the time to get to know you and your individual needs. Whether you're looking for home healthcare services or specialized medical care, we're here to help. Our team is committed to providing high-quality care that is tailored to your specific needs. We use the latest technology and techniques to ensure that you receive the best possible care, and we're always available to answer your questions and address any concerns you may have.
When you choose Abrams Healthcare, you can rest assured that you're in good hands. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate and professional care to each and every patient we serve. Contact us today to learn more about our services and to schedule an appointment with one of our qualified healthcare professionals.
Family Time Worker
Our Vision – A county where big ambitions, great connections and greener living give everyone the opportunity to prosper, be healthy and happy
Our Outcomes – Everyone in Staffordshire will:
· Have access to more good jobs and share the benefit of economic growth
· Be healthier and more independent for longer
· Feel safer, happier and more supported in their community
Our Values – Our People Strategy sets out what we all need to do to make Staffordshire County Council a great place to work, where people are supported to develop, flourish and contribute to our ambitious plans. Our values are at the heart of the Strategy to ensure that the focus is on what is important to the organisation and the people it serves:
· Ambitious – We are ambitious for our communities and citizens
· Courageous – We recognise our challenges and are prepared to make courageous decisions
· Empowering – We empower and support our people by giving them the opportunity to do their jobs well.
About the role
To co-ordinate and facilitate therapeutic family time for children and their parents or other family members.
Reporting Relationships
Responsible to: Family Time Supervisor Responsible for: n/a
Key Accountabilities:
· To co-ordinate arrangements for family time for children and their parents or other family members as directed by court.
· Where required, to provide transport for children and young people to attend family time.
· To facilitate therapeutic family time between children and their families offering support to children and families.
· To provide parenting support and guidance to parents during family time.
· To support the completion of accurate documentation, reports and records in relation to children, young people and families.
· To be available outside of traditional working patterns including evening and weekends to provide support to children, families and carers when it is needed.
Professional Accountabilities:
The post holder is required to contribute to the achievement of the Council objectives through:
Financial Management
Personal accountability for delivering services efficiently, effectively, within budget and to implement any approved savings and investment allocated to the service.
People Management
Engaging with People Management policies and processes
Equalities
Ensuring that all work is completed with a commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice, as a minimum to standards required by legislation.
Climate Change
Delivering energy conservation practices in line with the Council’s climate change strategy.
Health and Safety
Ensuring a work environment that protects people’s health and safety and that promotes welfare and which is in accordance with the Council’s Health & Safety policy.
Safeguarding
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups.
The content of this Job Description and Person Specification will be reviewed on a regular basis.
Person Specification A = Assessed at Application I = Assessed at Interview
T = Assessed through Test
Minimum Criteria for Disability Confident Scheme *
Criteria
Measured by
Qualifications/Professional membership
·Minimum standard of NVQ3 in respect of working with children and their families or equivalent A/I
Knowledge and Experience
· Experience of direct work with children, their families and carers in a statutory or voluntary agency which provides services to vulnerable children and their families
A/I A/I
· Experience in the use of IT including Microsoft packages
· An understanding of child development and the effect of stress and trauma on child development.
A/I
· An understanding of the key pieces of policy, guidance and legislation which govern children’s social care.
A/I
Skills
A/I
· Ability to effectively communicate with children, their families and carers A/I
· Ability to build relationships and deliver interventions to children, families and carers. A/I
· Ability to work effectively in conflict situations A/I
· Ability to use IT systems and to write a good standard of records. A/I
· Commitment and ability to demonstrate restorative approaches to working with Families and Children. A/I
· Able to have unrestricted use of a car - designated essential car user A/I
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £10.00-£22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stafford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Family Support: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- DBS Update Service (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: FTSW -ST-C5222023
Expected start date: 09/03/2023
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