Family Assessment & Support Practitioner

Housing & Support Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing & Support Recruitment is seeking an experienced and compassionate Family Assessment Support Worker to join their dedicated team, working with children, parents and families during the assessment process.

You will observe and record parent-child interactions, provide practical support, and promote positive parenting while maintaining a safe, child-focused environment. Collaboration with social workers and other professionals is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and/or families.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong observation and written recording skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families while maintaining boundaries.
• Calm, patient and non-judgemental approach.
• Ability to manage challenging situations professionally.
• Genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider professional team.

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 and recording

Relationship building

Calm patient approach

Professional boundaries

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Housing & Support Recruitment is seeking an experienced and compassionate Family Assessment Support Worker to join their dedicated team, working with children, parents and families during the assessment process.

You will observe and record parent-child interactions, provide practical support, and promote positive parenting while maintaining a safe, child-focused environment. Collaboration with social workers and other professionals is essential.