Family Support Worker

New Appointments Group; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Family Support Worker in Ramsgate to support families and children. You will assist in developing skills and confidence, ensuring positive outcomes within a residential setting. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and observation skills with experience working with children. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
• Experience of working with children or babies.
• Willingness to complete necessary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support families in line with placement plans.
• Observe, record, and report on parental interactions.
• Safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Work as part of a dynamic team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Observation skills

Record-keeping skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification

Job description

Overview

Family Support Worker – Ramsgate

Location: Ramsgate

Salary: £12.35 to £13.35/hour depending on experience

Hours: 7.5 hour shifts between 09.00 and 23.00 (nights available). Sleep ins: £30 + 2 hours

Days: Full time and part time, Monday to Friday, weekends on a rota

We are supporting an Outstanding provider in the search for a committed Residential Family Support Worker to support parents and children within a residential setting. You will help families develop the skills and confidence to meet their own needs and those of their children, working closely with professionals to ensure positive outcomes.

We are also looking for Senior Family Support Workers - up to £14.50/hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Support families in line with placement plans, promoting positive parenting and life skills.
• Observe, record, and report on parental interactions, contributing to assessments and plans.
• Safeguard children and vulnerable adults, following all policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to meetings and reports.
• Model professional practice, promoting equality and respecting individual rights and choices.
• Work as part of a dynamic team, attending training and supervision.
• Assist with domestic duties to support the smooth running of the centre.

Requirements

• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
• Strong communication, observation, and record-keeping skills.
• Experience of working with children or babies.
• Willingness to complete Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential Pathway) qualification if not already held.
• Flexibility and teamwork.

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Additional Information

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• If this role isn’t for you, check our website for other roles or send your CV; we would still like to hear from you.
• We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
• New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
• The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
• Please note: We are unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.