Family Support Worker

Service Care; Swinton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions in Salford, Greater Manchester, is recruiting a Family Support Worker to join a team supporting children, young people and families across the local community. Based in an office, you will provide practical, emotional and targeted support to build resilience and access services, while working with social workers and other professionals to promote positive outcomes.

We are seeking compassionate, resilient individuals with safeguarding understanding and strong communication

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children, young people and/or families.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with families facing challenging circumstances.
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Professional, solution-focused approach.
• Genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
• Experience within social care, family support, early help, children's services, youth work or similar environment would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct support to children, young people and their families.
• Building positive, professional relationships with parents, carers and young people.
• Identifying family needs and helping to develop appropriate support plans.
• Supporting families to access relevant services and community resources.
• Working alongside social workers and other professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Encouraging families to develop practical skills, confidence and independence.
• Maintaining accurate records and case notes.
• Contributing to meetings, reviews and multi-agency discussions.
• Promoting safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children and young people remains at the centre of your work.
• Responding appropriately to changing family circumstances and emerging needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Safeguarding knowledge

Independent worker

Child & family experience

Job description

Family Support Worker Salford | Greater Manchester Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Family Support Worker to join a team in Salford, supporting children, young people and families across the local community. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Support Worker, Support Worker or Children & Families professional who is passionate about helping families overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

As a Family Support Worker, you will work alongside families to provide practical, emotional and targeted support, helping them to build resilience, improve family relationships and access the services they need. You will be based within an office environment, with the flexibility and availability required to support families when needed.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct support to children, young people and their families.
• Building positive, professional relationships with parents, carers and young people.
• Identifying family needs and helping to develop appropriate support plans.
• Supporting families to access relevant services and community resources.
• Working alongside social workers and other professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Encouraging families to develop practical skills, confidence and independence.
• Maintaining accurate records and case notes.
• Contributing to meetings, reviews and multi-agency discussions.
• Promoting safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children and young people remains at the centre of your work.
• Responding appropriately to changing family circumstances and emerging needs.

About You

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and confident working with children, young people and families.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children, young people and/or families.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work effectively with families who may be experiencing challenging circumstances.
• An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.
• A professional, solution-focused approach.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
• Experience within social care, family support, early help, children's services, youth work or a similar environment would be highly desirable.

Location

• Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
• Position: Family Support Worker
• Working environment: Office-based
• Service: Children & Families