Family Support Worker

Spencer Clarke Group; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is assisting a Local Authority in Worcestershire to recruit a Family Support Worker for their Early Help Team. This role involves direct support for families, conducting assessments, and enhancing opportunities for children. The contract ranges from 3 to 6 months, with a pay rate of £14-£18 per hour and hybrid working available.

Benefits

Market-leading referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in direct work with children and families required.
• Possession of a full UK driver's license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct direct work and provide support to children, parents, and carers.
• Supervise contacts between children and families.
• Collaborate with other agencies to support families.

Skills

Experience in direct work with children and families

Job description

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Pay Rate: £14-£18 per hour - negotiable depending on your experience.

Contract Length: 3-6 months with a view to extend to an ongoing contract.

Hybrid working available.

Start Date: ASAP!

We are currently assisting a Local Authority in Worcestershire with the recruitment of an experienced Family Support Worker to join their Early Help Team!

As a Family Support Worker, your primary responsibility will be to directly work with and provide assistance to families with children and young people. This will involve collaborating with relevant professionals and agencies to ensure positive outcomes and opportunities for children and young people in Worcestershire.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Conducting direct work and offering support to children, parents, and other relatives/carers as part of assessments, plans, or reviews.
• Supervising contact between children and their families during assessments, plans, or reviews.
• Empowering and encouraging parents/carers to take responsibility for meeting their children's needs.
• Assisting in the care of children and families at high risk of breakdown by conducting assessments and interventions.
• Collaborating with other agencies as part of a team focused on supporting the family.
• Adapting your work approach based on the specific needs of children and families.

To be a successful candidate for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Experience in direct work with children and families.
• Possession of a full UK driver's license and access to your own vehicle.

If you believe you have the necessary qualifications and skills, or would like to obtain further information, you can choose from the following options:

• Click on the apply button and follow the provided steps.

At Spencer Clarke Group, we take pride in connecting individuals with the best career opportunities. Our knowledgeable consultants have extensive expertise in the Social Care sector and will provide expert career advice throughout the process.

Furthermore, we offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £250* for successful candidate recommendations. If you know someone who might be seeking an exciting career opportunity, please ask them to get in touch withSophie Payne at Spencer Clarke Group.