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Job description

The role of the Family Support Worker FSW is to offer personal and practical support to families children aged 0 to 3 years and their significant carers. To do this, the FSW will conduct home visits as well as facilitating relevant activities in line with the Sure Start programme. The aim is to support local families, promoting the holistic development of children aged and supporting their parents in their parenting role by enhancing their self-confidence and self-esteem, and linking them into a wider social and community network.

Responsibilities

• To carry out a number of home visits from a caseload.
• Establish good relationships with families referred to the scheme.
• To promote the benefits of play for children’s learning and development through creative approaches.
• Also be responsible to helping to plan and deliver parenting programmes in group setting within the Beechmount Sure Start area.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Minimum Level 3 in Child Care Learning and Development or Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills.

Further Information

Location: Beechmount Sure Start.