Family Support Worker

Nova Hire Recruitment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Hire Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Family Support Worker to join our Children and Young People’s Services team in the community and family homes across the area. You will work alongside Social Workers to provide practical and emotional support to children, young people and families.

The role involves home visits, creating care plans, and delivering targeted interventions to improve outcomes. Flexibility includes some evenings and weekends to meet family needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Good safeguarding knowledge and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support Social Workers with assessments, care planning and case management.
• Provide practical, hands-on support and targeted interventions to families.
• Build positive relationships with families who may be difficult to engage.
• Undertake home visits and work intensively with families to improve outcomes.
• Facilitate and supervise Family Time/contact sessions, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ensure the voice, wishes and feelings of children are heard and reflected in support plans.
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports for meetings, reviews and court where required.
• Work closely with Social Workers, schools, health, Police and other partner agencies.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and challenging situations.

Skills

Children & families

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Family Support Worker

Hours: Full-time

Department: Children and Young People's Services

We are looking for a compassionate and committed Family Support Worker to join our Children and Young People's Services team.

You will work alongside Social Workers to provide practical and emotional support to children, young people and families. You will help families overcome challenges, reduce risk and build resilience, working both in family homes and within the community.

Key responsibilities

• Support Social Workers with assessments, care planning and case management.
• Provide practical, hands-on support and targeted interventions to families.
• Build positive relationships with families who may be difficult to engage.
• Undertake home visits and work intensively with families to improve outcomes.
• Facilitate and supervise Family Time/contact sessions, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ensure the voice, wishes and feelings of children are heard and reflected in support plans.
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports for meetings, reviews and court where required.
• Work closely with Social Workers, schools, health, Police and other partner agencies.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and challenging situations.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience of working with children, young people and/or families, who can build trusting relationships and provide effective practical support. You will need excellent communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team and independently, and a good understanding of safeguarding and the needs of children and families. Flexibility is essential, as the role may include early mornings, evenings and weekends.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to children and families, we would love to hear from you