We are always keen to hear from people who have experience in working with young people. In the first instance please contact Kate Hamilton-Harris or Lin Redman at our head office on 01227 275985. Please read the job description below.

Sessional Worker

1. Purpose
To assist social work staff and foster carers by providing one to one support for children in care, enabling care plans to be implemented in accordance with the policies and protocols of the Agency.

2. Values
i. The needs of the child are paramount.
ii. Commitment to the stated purpose as expressed above.
iii. Honesty and respect are central in all dealings with others.
iv. Valuing difference.
v. Judgements will be based on evidence not hearsay.

3. Functions
i. Direct work with children/young people - building self esteem, advocacy work and activities for children
ii. To maintain close liaisons with foster families on events/changes occurring in foster children’s lives which might affect their behaviour/placement.
iii. To prepare reports and maintain records as appropriate.
iv. To liaise closely with the fostering team.
v. Attending pre-placement planning meetings, case conferences, internal planning meetings and statutory reviews on children who are or may be placed, as required.
vi. To supervise and support contact between children and birth families.
vii. Provide transport, when necessary, for children enabling them to attend appointments and contact

4. Structure
i. To be accountable to the Senior Practitioner for professional performance.
ii. To benefit from professional supervision from the Senior Practitioner, on a regular basis.