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Job description

This role will support kinship carer’s in the Greater Falls, Neighborhood renewal areas. The post holder will engage with all kinship families in this geography, ensuring children and carer's connect to any relevant local resources and support networks. This service aims to support family units who take on kinship caring roles and help improve outcomes for the children under their care.

Responsibilities

• Target Families: Work directly with the kinship group of families in the Greater Falls area (Clonard, Falls & Beechmount).
• Home Visits: Conduct regular home visits to all households in the geography that offer kinship care and build relationships.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Educated to a degree level (e.g., social work, youth work, education etc.)
• Or: NVQ health and social care (level five) with at least two years’ experience within the last five years including home visiting, working in the community/supporting families.