Social Work Jobs in Warwickshire

Intensive Support Worker

Salary:

£22,128 - £25,207 pa

Location:

Birmingham

Job Type:

Contract/Interim

Date Posted:

30-May-2012 00:00Add to My Shortlist

Intensive Support Worker £22,128 - £25,207 pa pro rata Birmingham Part-time, 21 hours per week Fixed-term position until 31 March 2013 You'll provide support, information and advocacy to children and young people who are running away from home or care. Key Accountabilities * To provide accessible information, advice and advocacy service to young people and their families * To run... Able to innovate and bring new ideas and solutions to a team * Ability to work well under own initiative and to reflect on own practice and performance. * Good administrative and IT skills. Knowledge * A professional qualification in a Child Care related field such as Youth and Community, Social Work or Education * The benefits of volunteering * Working with vulnerable young people and families * Working knowledge of child protection and confidentiality as it relates to children and young people. Experience * Substantial experience of work with vulnerable young people * Adapting to changing environments * Of listening, assessment, ...