Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Families & Therapies Division to be part of the ISCAN care co-ordination service, an integral part of the three ISCAN sectors, delivering a service to children and young people with disabilities and developmental difficulties. There is one vacancy of the Family Support Worker to be based in Caerphilly Children's Centre but may be expected to travel to alternate sites.
We require applicants who have previous experience of working with this vulnerable group of children and families. Post holders hold and manage a delegated caseload and will need to be able to assess the needs of children and families, being be accountable for the provision of a co-ordinated range of services to meet need. Excellent written and verbal communication skills will be required as will empathy and the ability to deal with sensitive emotional issues effectively. All successful applicants must be able to evidence that they can co-ordinate meetings between relevant professionals across health, education and social care, develop effective relationships and work safely in a lone worker situation.
Previous experience of working within a health, social care or education setting is essential and applicants with relevant experience will be considered favourably. If successful you will be supported in the development of skills and knowledge in line with the role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be accountable for the provision of a co-ordinated range of services for children with disabilities and/or developmental difficulties, aged 0-18 years of age. The post holder will be an independent practitioner with the skills and ability to assess the needs of children and families liaising with the multidisciplinary team to secure appropriate provision. They will develop effective networks and maintain collaborative partnerships with relevant partner agencies such as education and social care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Our ideal candidate will have the ability to demonstrate:-
- Effective communication with children, parents, colleagues and other agencies.
- Empathy and the ability to deal with sensitive emotional issues effectively.
- Ability to work within ABUHB Safeguarding policies.
- Confidence to deal with other professionals from different partner agencies and advocating on behalf of the child & family.
- Ability to be aware of, and to use, appropriate non-verbal methods of communication to ensure the wishes and feelings of the child are taken into account at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Our ideal candidate will have the ability to demonstrate:-
- Effective communication with children, parents, colleagues and other agencies.
- Empathy and the ability to deal with sensitive emotional issues effectively.
- Ability to work within ABUHB Safeguarding policies.
- Confidence to deal with other professionals from different partner agencies and advocating on behalf of the child & family.
- Ability to be aware of, and to use, appropriate non-verbal methods of communication to ensure the wishes and feelings of the child are taken into account at all times.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification plus relevant knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with vulnerable children and families in a health, education, social care or third sector organisation
Desirable
- Experience working with children who have disabilities and/or development difficulties
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation relating to children with disabilities
- An understanding of disability and the impact it can have on the family
- Detailed knowledge of child protection legislation in Wales
Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, colleagues and other agencies
- Empathy and the ability to deal with sensitive emotional issues effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification plus relevant knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with vulnerable children and families in a health, education, social care or third sector organisation
Desirable
- Experience working with children who have disabilities and/or development difficulties
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation relating to children with disabilities
- An understanding of disability and the impact it can have on the family
- Detailed knowledge of child protection legislation in Wales
Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, colleagues and other agencies
- Empathy and the ability to deal with sensitive emotional issues effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
