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Job Title: Outreach and Family Support Worker
Department: Universal Children and Family Centre
Grade/Level: Scale 6
Factor / Essential (E)or
Desirable (D)
Qualifications
Current level 3 or equivalent in relevant field.
Current Level 4 or equivalent in relevant field.
Good standard of literacy skills.
Evidence based or evidence informed parenting programmes or other programmes to promote children’s learning and development, family health and parenting.
Training and experience in the Family Partnership Model. / E
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E
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D
Experience
Working with children aged 0-4.
Working in the local community.
Providing activities for children and families.
Working with children with specific and complex needs.
Using the Early Help Assessment and other relevant assessments. / E
D
E
E
E
Knowledge
Knowledge and application of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Sound knowledge of early years’ child development and family support.
Knowledge and understanding of key theories and principles relating to early childhood and family life.
Sound knowledge of key legislation, policies, good practice and guidelines relating to area/s of specialism.
Knowledge of Safeguarding Children, signs and symptoms of child abuse, understanding of child protection issues and assessments and strategies for intervening early.
Knowledge of the prevent agenda.
Understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Knowledge and understanding of families from a range of cultures and communities.
Good knowledge and experience of using a variety of different IT applications.
Knowledge of local service threshold criteria and pathways for support and protection.
Safe working practices.
Knowledge of adult pedagogical strategies.
Knowledge of community services and pathways for support. / E
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E
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D
Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain accurate and up to date records.
Ability to work in partnership with parents, families and other professionals.
Ability to assess children’s learning and development.
Ability to assess the needs of children and families.
Ability to travel efficiently and independently across Neighbourhoods.
Ability to plan and implement activities to meet individual needs.
Ability to implement policies and procedures.
Ability to work with children and families in a range of venues and environments including the family home.
Experience of prioritising and working to tight deadlines. / E
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Personal Qualities
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work in partnership with local agencies to meet individual needs of children and families.
Commitment to attend further training.
Anti-discriminatory practice.
Acceptance of the Equal Opportunities Policy and acceptance of their responsibility for its practical application. / E
E
E
E
E
Motivation
Good organisational skills.
Ability to plan and manage own workload. / E
E
Disqualifying Factors
Indication of sexist, racist, or anti disability attitude or any other attitudes inconsistent with the Equal Opportunity Policy.
Previous convictions or known involvement with criminal cases involving children.
Subject to satisfactory DBS check.
Last updated: 08/07/2016
Date of next review: 08/07/2017