Empowering Family Support Advocate – Home Visits

Action-For-Children; Wales; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Wellbeing day

Leadership development

Parental packages

Life insurance

Glas Card discounts

Job summary

Action for Children in Wales is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to help families access Family Centres, parenting programmes and local services. You will work in families' homes and communities across Ceredigion, delivering tailored practical and emotional support to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes for children.

You will manage caseloads, conduct assessments, maintain records, build strong partnerships with local agencies and safeguard children's welfare while signposting

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people and families in a support, education, health or community setting.
• Strong assessment, planning and case management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and engage families facing a range of challenges.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of families, ensuring support is delivered in line with agreed plans and outcomes.
• Complete assessments, reviews and accurate case records to monitor progress and identify emerging needs.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with partner agencies to ensure coordinated support for families.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, responding appropriately to concerns and risks.
• Signpost and refer families to relevant services, helping them access the support they need.

Skills

Experience with children, young people

Assessment planning

Relationship-building

Written communication

Safeguarding and boundaries

Job description

Action for Children in Wales is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to help families access Family Centres, parenting programmes and local services. You will work in families' homes and communities across Ceredigion, delivering tailored practical and emotional support to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes for children.

You will manage caseloads, conduct assessments, maintain records, build strong partnerships with local agencies and safeguard children's welfare while signposting