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Belmont Recruitment are seeking an experienced Family Support Worker to work with Stockport Council on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week (Mon – Fri).

The incoming candidate will be linked to a designated locality to support with tasks, such as direct work, taking children and families to appointments, supporting moves of placements, and assisting the Social Worker on visits.

Main Duties:

* To offer advice and support to participants of the service to ensure exchanges are sensitive, appropriate and child focused

* To deliver a package of support to adoptive families as outlined in the adoption support plan or adoption support assessment of need in partnership with other professionals

* To develop trusting relationships with adopted children to support their needs in relation to identity, belonging and security

* To develop and co facilitate universal groups that meet the needs of adoptive families as a whole and as individuals

* To work with the birth families to support them with their needs in respect of adoption

* Liaise with other services and agencies to ensure the best support for adopted children, adoptive parents and birth families

Essential Criteria:

* Prior experience in a similar role working with children and families within a Local Authority

* NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject i.e. Childcare

* Prior experience of working with children who have experienced trauma or neglect and their families/carers

* Ability to contribute to assessment of needs

* Full UK driver’s license with access to own vehicle

If your skills match the criteria for this role, please apply with your up-to-date CV