Short Breaks Family Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Short Breaks Family Support Worker:

This role involves working with children who have complex disabilities and their families, undertaking short break assessments, short break reviews, the development of short break packages, transition work for adult services, facilitating events & completing referrals to continuing health care. There may also be some direct family support work with families involved.

 

What you will need?

 

·         Experience of working with children and their families providing support to improve their situations.

  ·         Experience of working with colleagues across a range of agencies to support children’s outcomes

·         Level 2 qualifications in Maths & English or Level 2 Certificate for the Childrens and Young Peoples Workforce Social Care Pathway

·         ICT Training

 

 

Our vision in Children's Services is clear - Barnsley a place of possibilities:

 

We are one service with one goal, working together to build a brighter Barnsley for every child  

• Putting Children and Families First  

• Working together in partnership to deliver joined up care  

• Delivered by a strong and valued workforce  

 

Our vision and genuine commitment to supporting our teams and social workers to deliver the very best outcomes for our children and young people, makes it the perfect time for forward thinking, motivated and dedicated staff to join us in Barnsley

Shape a better future with us

 

By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone.

 

If this is you and you would like further information, please contact the disabled children’s service manager: laurajohnson1@barnsley.gov.uk