Family Support Worker

Austin Fraser; Harlow; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join their team in Harlow. This permanent role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families. As a Family Support Worker, you will provide essential support using a person-centred approach, ensuring that children and parents can maintain relationships and integrate into the community. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position promises a clear pathway for career progression. If you are passionate about making a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid enrollment on Level 3 Residential childcare

Clear progression pathway

Continuous in-house training

Qualifications

• Experience in providing family support and safeguarding children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children and parents using a person-centred approach.
• Encourage integration with the local community and maintain relationships.

Skills

Person Centred Approach

Relationship Building

Community Integration

Safeguarding

Professional Development

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

We are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Family Support Worker based in Harlow, Essex.
If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children and parents within a children's family assessment centre. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.
This is a permanent position working on average 40 hours per week. This role is a days only role - NO SLEEP IN'S.
DRIVING LICENSE IS ESSENTIAL!
Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £12.21 - £13 per hour.
As a Family Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

1. Provide support using a person centred approach.
2. Support the children and parents to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
3. Encourage the children and parents to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
4. Support the children and parents in all aspects of their daily living.
5. Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
6. Continuous commitment to professional development.
7. To be willing to cover other homes when required.
8. Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

1. Paid enrollment on Level 3 Residential childcare.
2. Clear progression pathway.
3. Continuous and consistent in house training.

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson.