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Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified social worker to become part of a well-established, dynamic team in one of Barnardo's family centres based in Bangor, County Down. Simpson Family Centre provides a range of assessments and education to parents and carers in partnership with the South-Eastern Trust. Using a strengths'-based approach, we always work with hope that parents and carers can be supported to make positive changes in order to care for their children. Whilst the work with families is centre and community based, we support a hybrid model of working to include working from home as and when this is agreed.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be part of an experienced, dynamic team undertaking assessments with families who are deemed to be in need and are identified at either Tier 3 & 4 of Hardiker level for statutory intervention.
• Referrals into the service come from SET Children & Family Teams and are considered via a centralised Family Assessment and Intervention Service (FAIS) Panel which meets monthly.
• The successful candidate will be expected to work systemically with parents and carers to complete the required assessment. The outcome of this assessment is used to inform SET decision making forums.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Hold a professional qualification in Social Work recognised by NISCC & Registered with the NI Social Care Council. (Application Form)
• Have post-AYE and recent experience in a family and childcare setting across Hardiker levels 3 & 4 (Application form)
• Experience of undertaking complex childcare assessments and/or court directed work and contributing to statutory decision-making forums including the provision of written reports (Application form & Interview)
• Experience of working therapeutically with children/families effected by adverse experiences e.g. trauma, social disadvantage, family breakdown, parenting difficulties, mental health, domestic violence and substance misuse.

Further Information

Salary: £35,390 - £43,392 per annum (FTE) (£28,311 - £34,713 pro rata)