Family Link Worker

Exciting family link worker positions part-time or full times in various children's centres in the Merseyside.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Family Link Worker as part of a dedicated team of professionals supporting families with children under 5.

The position of Family Link Worker is a diverse role where no two days are the same. If you enjoy being exceptionally busy, working in a thriving and stimulating environment whilst gaining a great deal of job satisfaction you will enjoy the role of Family Link Worker., 1. To support the Children Centre Co-ordinator and Children Centre Team in the provision of support and support services for children and their families.
2. To develop the use of the Centre by parents and carers, including foster carers.
3. To facilitate Early Learning services and activities to Children & Parents that support parents to promote & enhance their Child's development in line with EYFS Legislation.
4. To facilitate a range of Parenting Programmes to develop Parents understanding & skills to support their Child's development, health & wellbeing.
5. To promote a language enriched environment in the early years.
6. To undertake Early Help Work and provide individual, customised Early Help interventions to Children & their Parents.
7. To ensure that children are in receipt of the appropriate support and plans are in place to achieve positive outcomes.
8. To undertake home visits in line with promoting services and providing direct support to Children & Families.
9. With other staff, provide crèche provision to support training and activities at the Children Centre.
10. To work closely with Core Team, Health services, Schools, PVIs and Childminders in the reach area.
11. To promote the use of the children centre's services by fathers from the local community and to support fathers in meeting the needs of their children.
12. To develop, promote and deliver the Toy Lending Library.
13. Promote the Equal Opportunities Policy of the Council.
14. To promote the safeguarding of children in accordance with the council's framework for the care and protection of children.
15. To be proactive in providing information on support services to parents and others.
16. To promote inclusion strategies within the Children Centre.
17. To attend regular supervision and personal review and development meetings as part of the performance management framework and participate in individual and team training and development activities.
18. The post holder may also be required to carry out, as necessary, any other duty deemed to be commensurate with the grade and status of the post and the skills and experience of the post holder.
19. Develop Host Local authority's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
20. It must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements with Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of Host Local authority and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the Local authority's safety plan.,

• An understanding of and a personal commitment to the Vision and Values of Host Local authority.



• A commitment to Sure Start aims, objectives and principles.


A i

A i

Other

• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure



• To undertake training and supervision as required by management.



• To work flexibly to support the overall operation of the centre.



• Computer and IT familiarity



• Willingness to travel between early year's settings and nurseries as required either by car or public transport.
  
  NVQ Level 3 in child care and education, NND, Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent.



• A commitment to undertake further training and development, Substantial experience of providing support for children and families.



• A minimum of 2 years experience of direct work with children aged 5 and under.



• Experience of working in partnership with parents.



• Experience of collaborative and multi-agency working to provide & co-ordinate support to children and families.



• Experience of normal language development in children under five.



• Experience of working with children and families in their homes.



• Experience of developing services and activities that support children and parents that address areas of identified need.



• Experience of planning and co-ordinating crèche provision, Ability to communicate effectively, using good written and verbal skills with young children, families, other professions and multi-disciplinary organisations in a wide range situations and at different levels.



• Ability to work in partnership with parents and professionals.



• Ability to work as part of a team in supporting the day to day operation of the service.



• To work with other team members to provide appropriate cover for day-care services to ensure adult; child ratios are maintained.



• Ability to develop the use of the Centre by parents/carers and foster carers.


• Ability to facilitate courses and activities to support parent and family needs.



• Ability to organise and facilitate family contact sessions during core service hours.



• Ability to work as part of a team across a range of services including health, Family Support and Neighbourhood Early Years' Service etc. to support parents in meeting the needs of their children.



• Ability to support all the policies / procedures of the Local authority including Safeguarding of Young Children.



• An understanding of legislation that relates to children and families.