Job title: Family Support Worker (Children’s Services) Responsible to: Team Leader, Chief Executive, Management Team Responsible for: Assigned volunteers All applicants will require a DBS at Enhanced Level Qualifications: Relevant Level 3 Child Care qualification is essential GCSE English and Maths or equivalent is essential Paediatric first aid is desirable A basic qualification in counselling is desirable Full driving licence is essential Knowledge & experience: Knowledge of and empathy with the aims and objectives of Fortalice and the issues relating to domestic violence Ability to and develop supportive relationships with abused women and their children maintaining professional boundaries. At one years experience of working in a similar setting Training on Domestic abuse and its effects on women and children Training in Speech, Language and Communication and the ability to implement this knowledge to further develop children’s learning and development e.g. Ican, ELKLAN A good understanding of development and the ability to identify environmental risks and impact A understanding of child protection, early help, vulnerable adults and a commitment to follow procedure The ability to build effective relationships, both internally and externally, showing sensitivity for others’ viewpoints and valuing diversity. Good knowledge and experience of early year’s foundation stage framework and principals. Knowledge and Experience of working with SEF Experience of basic counselling skills when working with children is desirable. A commitment to promote every child matters and its aims. Experience of working both independently and as part of a team
Job title: Family Support Worker (Children’s Services) Responsible to: Team Leader, Chief Executive, Management Team Responsible for: Assigned volunteers All applicants will require a DBS at Enhanced Level Qualifications: Relevant Level 3 Child Care qualification is essential GCSE English and Maths or equivalent is essential Paediatric first aid is desirable A basic qualification in counselling is desirable Full driving licence is essential Knowledge & experience: Knowledge of and empathy with the aims and objectives of Fortalice and the issues relating to domestic violence Ability to and develop supportive relationships with abused women and their children maintaining professional boundaries. At one years experience of working in a similar setting Training on Domestic abuse and its effects on women and children Training in Speech, Language and Communication and the ability to implement this knowledge to further develop children’s learning and development e.g. Ican, ELKLAN A good understanding of development and the ability to identify environmental risks and impact A understanding of child protection, early help, vulnerable adults and a commitment to follow procedure The ability to build effective relationships, both internally and externally, showing sensitivity for others’ viewpoints and valuing diversity. Good knowledge and experience of early year’s foundation stage framework and principals. Knowledge and Experience of working with SEF Experience of basic counselling skills when working with children is desirable. A commitment to promote every child matters and its aims. Experience of working both independently and as part of a team