Family Assessment Support Advocate

Housing & Support Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing & Support Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Family Assessment Support Worker to help families navigate the assessment process with compassion and professionalism.

You will support children, parents and families, observe interactions, and record findings to help keep children safe while promoting positive parenting. The role emphasizes collaboration with social workers and a child-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or families.
• Understanding safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to observe and record accurately.
• Calm, patient and non-judgemental approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children, parents and families throughout the assessment process.
• Observe and record parent-child interactions accurately and objectively.
• Provide practical support and guidance to parents.
• Promote positive parenting and healthy family relationships.
• Maintain a safe, supportive and child-focused environment.
• Complete accurate daily records, observations and reports.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Work alongside social workers and other professionals involved in the assessment.
• Attend meetings, reviews and case discussions as required.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Support families to engage positively with services and make sustainable changes.

Skills

Experience with children

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Observation writing skills

Job description

Housing & Support Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Family Assessment Support Worker to help families navigate the assessment process with compassion and professionalism.

You will support children, parents and families, observe interactions, and record findings to help keep children safe while promoting positive parenting. The role emphasizes collaboration with social workers and a child-centered approach.