Parenting Support Worker
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £29,269 to £31,364 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Ceredigion, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REQ105293 |
Summary
The Early Intervention Service is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to provide and deliver bespoke packages of support to parents/grandparents/carers who have been referred into the project by police in order to enable families to become confident, nurturing, resilient and safe.
This project is being developed in line with the Children Act 2020 and Section 1 (abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) which comes in to force as of 21st March 2022. The aim of the project is to protect children’s rights under the United Nations Convention on the Right of the Child (UNCRC) Article 19. The intended outcome of the Children Act 2020 is to raise awareness and support for parents for further reduction and tolerance of physical punishment.
The project will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of bespoke packages of support to parents who have been referred to the project by Police as an alternative to prosecution through courts, receiving and processing referrals from Police, co-ordination of support services for families where needed, working in partnership with Police, with the aim of reducing re-offending and promoting the rights of the child in-line with UNCRC (Article 19) in order to build stronger and more resilient families and communities.
We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.
In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages. More information about our wide-ranging employee benefits can be found on our careers website.
Please see our careers website for the Job Description and Person Specification.
Get in touch
For further details please contact Mari Jefferis on 07971 951593 or: Mari.Jefferis@ceredigion.gov.uk
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
This project is being developed in line with the Children Act 2020 and Section 1 (abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) which comes in to force as of 21st March 2022. The aim of the project is to protect children’s rights under the United Nations Convention on the Right of the Child (UNCRC) Article 19. The intended outcome of the Children Act 2020 is to raise awareness and support for parents for further reduction and tolerance of physical punishment.
The project will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of bespoke packages of support to parents who have been referred to the project by Police as an alternative to prosecution through courts, receiving and processing referrals from Police, co-ordination of support services for families where needed, working in partnership with Police, with the aim of reducing re-offending and promoting the rights of the child in-line with UNCRC (Article 19) in order to build stronger and more resilient families and communities.
We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.
In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages. More information about our wide-ranging employee benefits can be found on our careers website.
Please see our careers website for the Job Description and Person Specification.
Get in touch
For further details please contact Mari Jefferis on 07971 951593 or: Mari.Jefferis@ceredigion.gov.uk
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
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