Family Support Worker

Thrive Foster Care; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 16,820 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

On-site parking

Job summary

A children support services provider in Blackburn is seeking a motivated Family Support Worker. The role involves supporting young people through activities to enhance their confidence and self-esteem. Applicants must have experience with children, excellent communication skills, and a driving licence. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive pay of £12.21 to £14 per hour based on experience, along with benefits including company events and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and patient demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in placement through activities.
• Maintain accurate recordings of sessions completed.
• Develop strategies with foster parents to manage challenging behaviours.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate and patient demeanour

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines

Job description

Thrive Foster Care is committed to putting the children and young people at the heart of our agency. We work closely with local authorities to provide safe and stable homes for young people to grow up in, helping them realise their potential. We follow a safe recruitment policy and as such, every successful applicant will be subject to a robust application process which involves a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check which is payable by Inspire Fostering.

About the Role

Thrive Foster Care are looking to recruit Family Support Worker across the North West to help support the young people we have in our care. We require a flexible approach to the hours and days that you may need to work. There will be times you may need to work outside of your hours to support children. You are required to have a full driving licence and access to a car, as transport to and from activities is a large part of this role.

As a Family Support Worker, you will work with our children and young people in placement, taking them on activities, encouraging them to gain confidence and improve their self-esteem, thus allowing them to thrive and reach their full potential. As part of this role, you will produce and maintain accurate recordings of sessions completed. You will develop an effective working relationship with other professionals involved with the children and young people including contributing to any ongoing assessments relating to their needs. You will also assist the foster parents in developing strategies to manage the behaviours of any challenging children and young people in placement. As a fostering support worker you will also be working with the birth children to provide support, at Inspire we believe in a team around the family to ensure that everyone feels supported.

About You

You will be motivated, flexible and passionate about working with children and young people; and you will have effective interpersonal and communication skills at all levels. You will be committed to your own development by attending training and regular supervision sessions with your Line Manager.

Requirements

• Experience working with children and young people is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and patient demeanour
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines

Benefits

• Company events
• On-site parking

If you believe you would be suitable for the role please submit your CV.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

£12.21ph - £14ph (dependent on experience).

Licence / Certification

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location

In person