Family Support Worker

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will work primarily on Ward 10 and as required on PICU with families that will be transferred to Ward 10. Families may be seen in outpatients as part of the support service.

To contribute to the assessment and to meet the social, emotional and practical needs, of children and their families with Neuroscience conditions, namely neurosurgery, neuro-rehabilitation, craniofacial and epilepsy.

The post holder will work closely with the Ward Sister and alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team in the Neurosciences and supporting disease specific charities. Interaction will be required with statutory agencies as required.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Family Support Worker is a clinical, patient facing role, working under direct supervision of registered practitioners, to provide the best care and support for our children and young people at BWCH.

To contribute to a continuing care service for children and families who are inpatient on Ward 10.

To assist in the provision of Family Centred Care within an environment that puts the needs of the child and family first using timely and effective communication skills to ensure that patients, parents, families, and staff are supported.

To understand the emotional impact of the cancer care pathway and have knowledge of the specialist support the family will require in collaboration with the CNS team and the wider MDT.

To work in partnership with patients and families to provide support to ensure that there is therapeutic provision and support for children and siblings.

In collaboration with the CNS team to ensure the wellbeing needs of the children and families are being supported within the clinical environment maintaining excellent lines of communication and escalation of concerns.

Undertake training and education as required to assist in the care of children and young people receiving cancer treatment.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.

Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Date posted

05 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,383 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-23-5493710-DSRG-A

Job locations

Birmingham Womens and Childrens Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE's or A level's
NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in health care setting
Experience of working with families who are under stress
Skills in working in partnership with children, families and other professionals
Good communication skills including basic literacy skills and verbal skills
Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required

Experience

Desirable

Experience with MDT
Social work assistant experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE's or A level's
NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in health care setting
Experience of working with families who are under stress
Skills in working in partnership with children, families and other professionals
Good communication skills including basic literacy skills and verbal skills
Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required

Experience

Desirable

Experience with MDT
Social work assistant experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).