Family Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Family Support Worker in Liverpool, where you will make a significant impact on the lives of families and children facing challenges. Your role will involve collaborating with families to create tailored support plans, advocating for their needs, and providing emotional and practical support. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with diverse families, helping them navigate complex situations while fostering resilience and self-sufficiency. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to support families effectively, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Referral Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in a support role.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Identify family needs through comprehensive assessments.
• Create individualized support plans focusing on empowerment.
• Provide practical assistance and emotional support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Child Protection Knowledge

Empathy

Job description

As a Family Support Worker in Liverpool, you will play a critical role in providing practical and emotional support to families and children facing challenging circumstances. Your primary objective will be to improve the well-being of families by helping them access necessary resources and services, build resilience, and achieve positive outcomes. You will work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to deliver tailored support plans.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Working with families to identify their needs through comprehensive assessments, ensuring a holistic approach to their circumstances.
2. Collaborating with families to create individualised support plans that address their specific needs and goals, focusing on empowerment and self-sufficiency.
3. Offering practical assistance and emotional support to families, helping them navigate challenges related to parenting, housing, education, and financial stability.
4. Acting as a liaison between families and external agencies, advocating on their behalf to ensure they receive appropriate services and resources.
5. Responding promptly to crisis situations, providing immediate support and interventions to ensure the safety and well-being of family members.
6. Organising and facilitating workshops and group activities aimed at improving parenting skills, building community connections, and enhancing family dynamics.
7. Regularly reviewing and updating support plans, tracking the progress of families, and adjusting interventions as necessary.
8. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of interactions and progress reports, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality policies.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children and families, particularly in a support or advocacy role.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and build rapport with diverse families.
• A genuine passion for supporting families and a non-judgmental approach to working with individuals from various backgrounds.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions to complex challenges.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with a proactive attitude toward overcoming obstacles.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months. If you are on the update service, you could be fast-tracked through our recruitment process today.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.

Working with Archer Resourcing

We have been helping professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities.

We operate across the UK, and with strong relationships with major employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

Due to the high volume of CVs received, we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus if you know of anyone who may be interested.