Community Family Link Worker: Kinship Carers (Belfast Health and Social Care Trust).

Post Summary: This role will support kinship carers in the Upper Springfield/Whiterock area. The post holder will engage all kinship families in this geography, ensuring children and carers connect to any relevant local resources and support networks. This service aims to support family units who take on kinship caring roles and help improve outcomes for the children under their care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Main Duties/Responsibilities (Community Family Link Worker)

• Target Families: Work directly with the kinship group of families in the Upper Springfield/Whiterock area.

• Home Visits: Conduct regular home visits to all households in the geography that offer kinship care and build relationships with these families.

• Needs Assessment: In conjunction with the family, work to identify any local resources or supports that they feel would provide support to any/all member of each kinship care family and/or improve the experience of children in these households. Resource Connection: Based on the suggestions or needs identified by families work to provide families with information about available support resources, both locally and across the city. Undertake any practical steps that families may ask for to connect them to the requests or services identified