Foster care plays a crucial role in West London, providing a nurturing and secure environment for children who are temporarily or permanently separated from their biological families. This vital social service in West London addresses specific challenges and opportunities, mirroring the unique characteristics and diverse needs of the area’s population.
A Family Support Worker assists and advises families experiencing short- or long-term challenges. Their primary duties include assessing the needs of their foster families, providing support to foster carers and foster children and empowering them to overcome the difficulties they are experiencing.
The Family Support Worker will:
1. To offer emotional and practical support to foster families, in their own homes and in the community.
2. To offer a whole family / family centred approach to families with complex needs and who are identified as part of the foster families cohort and/ or those requiring early help.
3. To understand the context and remit of foster families brief and the necessary focus to the work.
4. To ensure you have an understanding (appropriate to your role) of, and comply with IFC procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
5. To build a trusting relationship with the parents and young people to help alleviate or break their social isolation and increase capacity.
6. To build up knowledge and understanding of local resources and community and statutory services, including Mental Health Teams, Social Services, Health, CAMHS
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- Job ref: J2834
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