Family Support Worker

Role Overview:

An exciting and unique opportunity to promote the welfare of children and their parent(s) in a residential setting. Working within child protection and having exposure to court directed parenting assessments. Contributing to fair and evidence-based assessments while addressing the emotional, physical, and holistic needs of families. Act as a positive role model, encouraging a safe and supportive environment for best outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily tasks and maintain accurate, concise records of family interactions and observations.
• Actively engage and support parents to engage in change and promote individual's needs.
• Accompany families to appointments, shopping, and recreational activities, providing appropriate support.
• Complete and report on observations of care tasks as per care plans and company policies.
• Conduct home visits and monitor families, ensuring safety and reporting concerns to the Case Manager.
• Contribute to case discussions, team meetings, and handovers, providing accurate family assessments.
• Facilitate or contribute to residential meetings and supervise contact sessions.
• Work as part of a team and represent the company professionally in courts, case conferences, and other forums.

Requirements:

• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays as part of a rota.
• Clear DBS check.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare preferred (formally known as the Level 3 in Health & Social Care Children and Young People or equivalent). Our client will still accept applicants without the mentioned qualification, applicants without this will be supported to gain the qualifications required.
• Right to work in the UK valid documentation (they do not offer sponsorships).

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Progression and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health & Wellbeing)
• Additional annual leave for your birthday