Temporary Jobs in Selly oak, west midlands (county), united kingdom

My Client is looking for a Family Assessment Worker

• To work with families on a day-to-day basis, observing and recording the parents’ abilities to meet theimmediate safety and care needs of their children. This will be completed through daily observations.
• To ensure parents / carers prioritise the safety and welfare needs of their children
• To create a supportive learning / re-learning environment for parents and children
• To provide childcare for children whilst their parents / carers attend Groups and Individual Sessions
• To provide group and individual sessions with the families which is specific to their individual needs
• To provide playroom groups such as Baby Massage, Baby Sensory, Messy Play, and Musical Babies (training will be providedJob Description : Duties and Responsibilities1. To ensure the safety and welfare of children remains central to the assessment / intervention process.2. To take an active part in the assessment process regarding children and families - to observe, supervise,record and assess family interaction, child behaviour, parental motivation and parental ability to meet theneeds of the child(ren).3. To provide a service that values and respects the strengths, experiences and background of the families .4. To take an active part within team meetings in reviewing and developing the practices and provision within,and resources available to, the Centre.5. To use common sense and sensitivity in challenging and teaching parenting practices.6. To provide structured feedback to parents during and at the end of each shift.7. To plan and prioritise workload effectively within established timeframes and ensure that all writtenrecordings meet required deadlines.8. To assist with childcare duties as required.9. To liaise with managers, and source other agencies / resources as appropriate.10. To work as part of a team to provide a culturally sensitive service for children and their families.11. To promote and maintain equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice within the work environment.12. To observe and implement Child Protection Procedures and the Centre’s policies and procedures.13. To participate fully in training and supervision, identifying training courses relevant to role and personaldevelopment.14. To be aware of health and safety responsibilities at work.15. If you have observed a specific incident, to provide evidence in court, if required.16. To undertake other duties as identified by the Centre & Deputy Managers, Team Case Managers or QualityHours : Shifts include a mixture of working : 7 : 30am – 3 : 00pm & 2 : 30pm – 10 : 00pmApply