Family Intervention Worker

• To facilitate and develop the Parent and Toddler Group. 

• To facilitate and develop the homework club 

• To develop a drop in ASD/Autism Support Group.  

• To develop a training programme for parents. 

• To work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as ‘first educators'.  

• To contribute to the evaluation and review of needs in individual cases through assessment, observation, and monitoring. 

• Research Intervention practices, models, and strategies in Education.   

• To take responsibility to ensure that Safeguarding Procedures, and other relevant policies are followed and updated annually. 

• To investigate sources and apply for funding and grants applicable to the post.  

• To participate in regular supervision sessions, attend appropriate meetings and participate in relevant training and development activities.  

• To carry out all duties in compliance with LOCA Policy and Statutory requirements.  

• Ensure good standards of health and hygiene are followed and the equipment and the environment are risk assessed and checked regularly for repair. 

• To carry out manual handling duties in line with the manual handling guidelines as part of the daily role which include lifting and/or moving equipment and children. 

• Ensure that all written records are appropriately maintained. 

• To adhere to organisational values and behaviours in all aspects of employment. 

• To carry out any other duties falling within the competence and capability of the post holder. 

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this Job Description are not meant to be definitive nor restrictive and may be modified to meet changing needs. It should be noted therefore that duties, designation, and location of the post might be subject to change in the future to meet the changing requirements of the service.