Family Support Worker

Job Title: Family Support Worker

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We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Family Support Workers to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide vital support to children, young people, parents, and families in various capacities.

This includes supervising family contact sessions, offering one-on-one support sessions, providing respite support to families of children who display challenging behaviours or families of children with special educational needs, and delivering care and support for looked after children.

On occasions, the Family Support Worker will be instrumental in offering assistance to young people and families experiencing crisis situations and must be confident in delivering all aspects of support including, practical, emotional and physical.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise Family Contact Sessions:

- Ensure safe and appropriate environments for family contact sessions.

- Facilitate constructive interactions between family members during sessions.

- Document observations and interactions for case records.

2. Provide 1-1 Support Sessions:

- Offer practical and emotional support and guidance to children, young people, parents, and families.

- Develop and implement tailored support plans to address individual needs.

- Assist in developing coping strategies and life skills.

3. Respite Support for Families:

- Provide respite support to families of children with challenging behaviours and families of children with special educational needs.

- Assist families in accessing community resources and support services.

- Collaborate with other professionals to ensure holistic care for families.

4. Care and Support for Looked After Children:

- Offer nurturing care and guidance to looked after children in accordance with their care plans.

- Advocate for the needs and rights of looked after children within the care system.

- Collaborate with social workers and foster families to ensure the well-being of looked after children.

5. Support in Crisis Situations:

- Respond promptly to crisis situations involving young people and families.

- Provide practical and emotional support to stabilise situations and reduce risk.

- Liaise with relevant agencies and professionals to coordinate crisis interventions.

Person Specification:

- Qualification in social work, psychology, counselling, or a related field (preferred).

- Proven experience in working with children, young people, and families in diverse settings.

- Understanding of child development, family dynamics, and safeguarding principles.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to challenging situations.

- Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach.

- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies governing family support services.

- Valid driver's license and access to transportation (preferred).

Benefits include:

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Outstanding Training Provided and career development within the company

Company Pension Scheme

Interview Available immediately - MULTIPLE ROLES AVAILABLE

Immediate start subject to DBS and Reference checks

Additional Information:

- We are committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment.

- This position may require flexible working hours, starting from 1 hour shifts upwards including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the needs of families and crisis situations.