Family Worker - with responsibilities for fathers

Bryson Care Family Services requires a;

Family Worker

(With responsibilities for fathers)

 (Ref: F/FW/BA/1503)

Permanent

16 hours per week

Monday to Saturday

£7,082 pa

Bangor SureStart

Job Purpose

To engage, consult with and support fathers and their children and fathers-to-be, living within the Bangor Sure Start area to offer practical support to enable families to manage their daily lives with increased confidence and independence.  This role is to enable fathers, male carers and fathers-to-be to review their role and responsibilities within the family and strengthen family relationships.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification or equivalent

• Minimum of 1 years paid employment working with children or families

• 5 GCSE’s at grade C or above in English Language & Mathematics or equivalent

• 1 years experience of child or family observations and reporting on work done

• Clean drivers license and access to transport

• Skills – e.g. communication, organisational, observational, report writing, file recording etc

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and a sensitive approach to people in need

• Ability to communicate, liaise and co-operate with professional/parents

Application

For more information, a full Job description and person spec, or to obtain an application pack, please contact  the Human Resources Department, Tel: 028 9034 7749 or email: [email protected]

Application packs are also downloadable for external candidates from https://bryson.erecruit.co.uk or they have the option to apply online.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is

Wednesday 21st October 2015 at 5pm