Family Assessment Worker - Nights

First Blue Group; Stafford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated family service provider in Stafford seeks a compassionate Family Assessment Worker for night shifts. You will engage with families, providing emotional and practical support aimed at enhancing family dynamics. The role involves assessing safeguarding concerns, facilitating interactions, and collaborating with external agencies. Strong written and oral communication skills and a passion for family support are essential. Join a team committed to promoting well-being and independent living for families.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing practical and emotional support to families.
• Ability to facilitate parent-child interaction sessions.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Engage with families compassionately to build trust.
• Assess and address safeguarding concerns.
• Collaborate with external agencies for additional support.

Skills

Experience working with children and families

Empathy

Strong written and oral communication skills

Computer literate

Job description

Family Assessment Worker - Nights

First Blue Family Assessment are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Assessment Worker to join our team at a Residential Family Centre based in Stafford.

Our Family Assessment Workers will provide a range of support services to families residing in the centre, with the aim of promoting their well‑being, enhancing family dynamics, and facilitating their successful transition to independent living.

Family Assessment Worker - Nights Responsibilities

1. Engage with families in a compassionate and non‑judgemental manner, building rapport and trust to establish positive working relationships.
2. Provide practical and emotional support to families, offering guidance on parenting skills, child development, budgeting, and navigating community resources.
3. Assess and address potential safeguarding concerns, reporting any instances of abuse or neglect and ensuring appropriate action is taken.
4. Implement activities and interventions in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Family Residential Centres to promote the well‑being and development of families, including but not limited to:
   • Facilitating parent‑child interaction sessions, promoting positive parenting techniques, and enhancing family communication.
   • Supporting families in accessing education, employment and training opportunities to enhance their overall self‑sufficiency.
   • Assisting families in developing essential life skills, including cooking, cleaning and maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
   • Collaborating with external agencies and community partners to coordinate additional support services such as counselling, substance abuse treatment and mental health services as needed.
5. Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of all interactions, assessments, interventions and related documentation in adherence to confidentiality and data protection guidelines.
6. Attend regular team meetings, case conferences and training sessions to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development.
7. Contribute to the positive and inclusive atmosphere within the Residential Family Assessment Centre, promoting a safe and supportive environment for families.

Who we are looking for:

• Experience working with children and families is desirable.
• Have a passion to work with families and support positive parenting.
• Have the desire to improve family relationships and assist in building the foundations of a positive home environment.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Is empathetic and able to support families through an assessment process.
• Is computer literate and able to work in a paperless environment.

If you would like to work for a professional and passionate company who has the interests of the people we support and employees at heart, and you have personal passion and drive to make the difference to the lives of children and young people, then please apply today!

First Blue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.