Family Support Worker

Chester Healthcare Ltd (Jane Lewis); Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruiter in the UK is seeking a compassionate Family Support Worker in Heswall. This role involves supporting parents in a parenting assessment unit, particularly those with additional needs. Candidates should have at least 6 months' experience in a healthcare setting and excellent communication skills. Competitive pay and opportunities for further development are offered. Apply today to make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

24/7 support from our branch team

Comprehensive free training

Opportunity for further development, including access to NVQs

Qualifications

• Be over the age of 18 to apply.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have 6 months prior experience in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience with children as young as 5 years.
• Basic knowledge of the sector.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in a parenting assessment unit.
• Work with parents who may have additional needs.
• Build rapport with service users of varying needs.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Confidence in safeguarding and intervention skills

Experience with children

Conflict resolution

Knowledge of Childcare Development

Job description

Family Support Worker

Pay rate: £13.79 per hour (plus holiday pay)

Reference: FSW/HESWALL/3

Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives? We're looking for a Family Support Worker in Heswall.

As a Family Support Worker, you will be working in a parenting assessment unit supporting resident’s to be parents to their children. You will be working with parents who may have additional needs also such as Autism, ASD, ADHD ,poor mental health, substance concerns and other learning needs.

As a Family Support Worker, we can offer you:

• Nights - 12-hour shifts (8:30pm - 8:45am)
• Days – 12-hour shifts (8:30am – 8:45pm)
• £12.30 per hour (plus holiday pay)
• Weekly Pay
• 24/7 support from our branch team
• Comprehensive free training
• Opportunity for further development, including access to NVQ’s

What we need from you as a Family Support Worker:

• Be over the age of 18 to apply
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be a UK resident, we are unable to offer sp0ns0rship.
• To have 6 months prior experience in a healthcare setting
• To have previous experience with children as young as 5 years
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a basic knowledge of the sector
• To be confident in relation to intervention skills to Safeguard and meet the welfare of Children and Vulnerable adults
• To understand children’s rights, diversity and have previous experience with conflict resolution have knowledge regarding issues impacting on children and families such as Domestic Abuse, Learning Needs, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Misuse.
• To have knowledge in respect of Childcare Development
• Be able to build a strong rapport with service users who have varying needs and abilities
• Have a genuine passion working in the healthcare sector

Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare recruiter within the UK that puts people first. We are committed to delivering high‑quality care and support to vulnerable individuals.

If you are a motivated and caring individual, apply to be a Family Support Workerin Heswall with Jane Lewis today!

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