Family Service Worker- Cheshire

4Recruitment Services; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits programme

24h consultant support

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd in Cheshire is seeking a dedicated Family Service Worker to join the Children’s Home Services. You will support children, young people and families with early intervention and safeguarding work, delivering practical, evidence-based family support.

You will run home visits, assess needs, and coordinate with Children’s Services and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Driving licence and flexibility for evenings/weekends are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience with children, young people, parents and families.
• Experience delivering family support programmes and interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child development.
• Experience of multi-agency working and family assessments.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage challenging situations with resilience and professionalism.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based family support and intervention programmes.
• Provide one-to-one support to families, including home visits.
• Identify families needing extra support and intervene early.
• Undertake holistic family assessments and develop individual support plans.
• Collaborate with Children’s Services and partner agencies.
• Support parents and carers through challenging circumstances.
• Monitor and review interventions to ensure positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Crisis management

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Family Service Worker- Cheshire

Are you a passionate Family Service Worker looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Family Service Worker to work in the Children’s home Services based in The Cheshire area.

Paying £15.84 – £20.28 Umbrella Rate.

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and families? Do you have experience providing family support, early intervention and safeguarding services?

We are currently recruiting for a Family Service Worker to join a busy family support service, helping to deliver preventative support and evidence-based interventions to families across the borough.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference to the lives of children and families by providing timely, practical and effective support.

Information the Role

As a Family Service Worker, you will work directly with children, young people, parents and carers, helping families overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.

• Delivering a range of evidence-based family support and intervention programmes.
• Providing one-to-one support to families, including working within the family home.
• Identifying children and families who may need additional support and intervening at an early stage.
• Undertaking holistic family assessments and developing individual support plans.
• Working collaboratively with Children’ Services and other partner agencies.
• Supporting parents and carers through challenging circumstances.
• Monitoring and reviewing interventions to ensure positive outcomes are achieved.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Identifying safeguarding concerns and escalating issues appropriately.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children, young people, parents and families.
• Experience delivering family support programmes and interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child development.
• Experience of multi-agency working and family assessments.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage challenging situations with resilience and professionalism.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families.

Additional Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to own vehicle with appropriate business insurance.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to undertake home visits.

What we offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.