Family Support Worker - Action for Children

Action for Children, formerly NCH, has been working with the UK’s most vulnerable children since 1869. We’re one of the UK’s largest children’s charities and every year we help nearly 170,000 children, young people and families enjoy a brighter future.

Salary: £16,941 - £29,628 (depending on qualifications)

Ref: DV511/028

Hours: 21.5 hours per week

Description

At Parkside Project in Houghton Regis we have a reputation for providing effective family support services for Bedfordshire County Council. Our skilled, enthusiastic and supportive team helps families with children aged 0-16 years develop strengths and effect change.

Working three days a week directly with children and their families in a planned way to achieve change, you’ll bring strong assessment and report writing skills, an understanding of child development and risk factors, and the ability to plan and implement interventions. A Social Work qualification, NVQ in Child Care, NNEB or equivalent are desirable, however we are looking for someone with the skills and experience to achieve positive outcomes, whether or not you have a qualification.

A full driving licence and car are essential.

How to apply:  visit our website  |(new window) or write to Action for Children, Recruitment Shared Service, 522 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow G43 2BL quoting the reference number.

Closing date: Friday 17 October 2008 

Committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity, Action for Children welcomes applications that reflect the cultural diversity of the communities within which we work.

Registered charity no. 1097940. Company no. 4764232.
Charity registered in Scotland SC03092.