Family Support Worker

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Mole Valley; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 26.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounted childcare for permanent员工

Gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

6.6 weeks annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Discount Retail Card

Descripción de la vacante

YMCA East Surrey is seeking a qualified Family Support Worker to provide focused 1-1 and group support for families with children and young people aged 0-19 (25 for some needs). Work locations include the Family Centre, community settings, or service users' homes.

Hours are 21 per week, part-time, with a requirement for a valid UK driving licence and a level 3 qualification. The role prioritises safeguarding and collaborative work with agencies.

Formación

• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Level 3 qualification in a relevant field or equivalent recent experience.
• Professional experience with families and children.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a caseload with integrated, planned interventions for families.
• Direct work with children and families at centre, in community or home.
• Provide 1:1 evidence-based parenting support and programmes.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate targeted services in community venues.
• Coordinate with partner agencies to deliver timely support.

Conocimientos

Driving licence

Family support

Safeguarding knowledge

Motivational interviewing

Team collaboration

Educación

Level 3 qualification

Herramientas

Electronic record systems

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type

Part Time

Application Start Date

09-10-2026

Application End Date

31-10-2026

Location

Mole Valley

Work Style

On-site

Description

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

YMCA East Surrey is looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Family Support Worker to provide focused 1-1 and group family support for families with children and young people aged 0-19 years old (up to 25 years for young adults with additional needs). This will be delivered either at the Family Centre, out in the community or in service users’ own homes.

The post holder will be required to work with families as a lone worker. All services provided will support the delivery of the Family Support Specification, which aims is to enable children and families to achieve and improve outcomes.

Hours of work: Part Time, 21 hours per week

Location: Mole Valley

This role requires someone with

• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• level 3 qualification in a relevant field or obtained through significant recent work experience
• Professional experience in a relevant professional area with families and children.
• Demonstrable knowledge base regarding relevant legislation and resulting practice/procedure issues in family support services.
• Have a secure knowledge of Surrey Safeguarding Procedures and levels of need document and a willingness to be trained in the role .

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a case load working in partnership with agencies to provide integrated and planned interventions, giving advice, information, and practical and emotional support to families.
• Undertake direct work with children and their families who are assessed as requiring help and support, both at the Centre, community and in the home environment for emerging need and targeted services, offering timely support and interventions to address identified needs.
• Provide support for the family, using a variety of interventions including motivational interviewing, solution focused approaches and accredited parenting strategies.
• Deliver 1:1 evidence-based parenting programmes of support to achieve best outcomes for families and priority groups and record observations on electronic systems to the agreed standard and within agreed timescales.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate targeted services within the Family Centre and community venues.
• Deal effectively with challenging situations and the ability to be proactive to motivate and create change with complex family situations.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.

BENEFITS:

• Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at [e-mail]

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.