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Casework and Family Involvement Officer

Employer
Simplified Recruitment
Location
Islington, London (Greater)
Salary
£24,500 per annum
Closing date
15 Dec 2018

Job Details

Our client is a friendly, local and thriving charity with an excellent reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families in North London. 

They have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, organised and approachable individual to join their Supporting Families Team in working with parents/family carers of both children and adults with learning disability or Autism. 

The role involves managing a varied caseload, providing families with information, advice and support around health and social care, well being and completion of relevant paperwork. The post-holder will also develop and participate in family carer groups and activities as well as coordinating their Peer to Peer project. 

They are looking for someone with a can do attitude who can demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the role and who will bring a flexible and positive approach to developing this vital area of work. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills are essential as this role will involve facilitating groups and recruiting and supervising peer parent volunteers. Ideal candidates will also have some experience of delivering group work and positive outcomes to vulnerable client groups, as well as providing guidance to parents/carers of people with learning disabilities and/or Autism. 

They are dedicated to staff development and supervision and they will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. They are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and they are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

Salary: Casework and Family Involvement Officer (Ref: CFIO-1118)
Salary: £24,500 per annum 
Hours: Full time/part time, 35 per week

Candidates are strongly encouraged to read the full job description before submitting their applications.

How to apply: Please submit a completed application form. They would also appreciate if you could complete a diversity monitoring form.

Closing date: Thursday 6th December
Interviews will be held at a mutually convenient time. 

They are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications form all sections of the community. 

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of a client. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

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Company info
Website
Telephone
020 3475 4377
Location
Suite 116, 8 Shepherd Market
Mayfair
London
W1J 7JY
GB

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