Family Support Worker

Nurseplus; Dereham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurseplus is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide essential support to vulnerable young people and their families. This role involves managing a complex workload, assisting with behavioral improvements, and ensuring safety and well-being. Join a dedicated team that values quality care and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Free training – In line with the Care Certificate

Annual Pay Review

Eligibility for Blue Light card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the UK.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to children and families.
• Manage a complex caseload while adhering to a schedule.
• Escort vulnerable children safely to and from school.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Job description

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At Nurseplus, we’re all about providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We’re big on quality, heart, and going the extra mile, and we believe in giving our team everything they need to truly impact the lives of the people we look after.

We’re a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work environment. This means our staff get all the chances and tools they need to advance in their careers and help deliver incredible care to those in need. Join us, and let’s make a difference together!

This is a role that involves a working in mental health, safeguarding, and SEN. As part of this role, you will be tasked with a complex caseload of vulnerable young people and families to provide support and deliver interventions to bring about substantial and consistent behavioural improvement. You will also ultimately be required to improve overall outcomes and decrease dependency on external services.

As a Family Support Worker you will help and provide practical and emotional support to children and their families. You will be required to manage a workload whilst sticking to a schedule. You may also be required to escort vulnerable children to and from school whilst providing efficient, safe and effective guidance at all times to ensure their health, safety and welfare.

What Nurseplus can offer you as a Family Support Worker:

• Free training – In line with the Care Certificate
• Pay rates of £13.45 per hour, paid weekly*
• Up to £250* in referral bonuses
• Annual Pay Review
• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light card, which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

What Nurseplus needs from you as a Family Support Worker:

• You must be over 18 to apply
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Previous experience in the UK in a similar role
• A Full UK Driving License is desirable but not essential
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively
• An enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration