Family Support Worker

Brackenberry Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry Limited, in partnership with Northamptonshire's Children's Trust, invites applications for a Family Support Worker on a 3-month contract with a high likelihood of extension at the client's discretion. You will support Social Workers within the DAAT Team by undertaking direct work with parents and families to promote safe, healthy and stable environments.

The role includes practical parenting support, budgeting assistance, promoting healthy relationships and communication, and

Qualifications

• Experience providing practical parenting guidance or family support is beneficial.
• Experience assisting with budgeting or managing daily challenges is advantageous.
• Experience attending meetings and contributing to coordinated support plans would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Undertake direct work with parents and families under the guidance of Social Workers.
• Support families with budgeting, household management and practical life skills.
• Encourage healthy relationships, effective communication, conflict resolution and appropriate family boundaries.
• Support Social Workers with duty responsibilities and family time arrangements to prioritise child welfare.
• Encourage engagement with services and community resources.

Skills

Budgeting

Direct work with families

Communication

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2/3 CYPS qualification

Job description

We are working closely with Northamptonshire's Children's Trust to assist with the appointment of a Family Support Worker,on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., The Family Support Worker will support Social Workers within the Domestic Abuse Assessment and Treatment (DAAT) Team by undertaking direct work with parents and families to promote safe, healthy and stable family environments. The role involves providing practical parenting support, assisting families with budgeting, addressing domestic abuse concerns, promoting healthy relationships and supporting duty arrangements and family time.

• Undertake direct work with parents and families under the guidance and direction of Social Workers.
• Support families with budgeting, household financial management and practical life skills to promote stability and independence.
• Encourage healthy relationships, effective communication, conflict resolution and appropriate family boundaries.
• Support Social Workers with duty responsibilities and arrangements for family time, ensuring children's welfare and safety remain a priority.
• Encourage parents to engage with relevant services, support programmes and community resources. A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Services, Supporting Teaching and Learning, or a similar field would be advantageous.

Essentials

• Experience providing practical parenting guidance, family support or assistance with everyday challenges would be beneficial.
• Experience supporting individuals with budgeting, relationship difficulties or other complex family needs is advantageous.
• Experience attending meetings, sharing relevant information and contributing to coordinated support plans would be beneficial.