Family Support Worker in Ramsgate)

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 in a residential setting. The role focuses on helping parents develop skills to meet their children's needs while ensuring safety and positive outcomes. Candidates should have experience working with children and possess strong communication and observational skills. The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay. This role contributes significantly to fostering positive family relationships and safeguarding the well-being of children.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or babies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting equality.
• 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 and contribute to meetings.
• Model professional practice and promote equality.
• Assist with domestic duties to support the centre.

Skills

Commitment to safeguarding and equality

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

Location: Ramsgate

Salary: £12.35 to 13.35/hour depending on experience

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

Hours: 7.5 hour shifts between 09.00 to 23.00 (nights available also)

Sleep ins: £30 + 2 hours

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.

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.

About New Appointments Group

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Equal Opportunity and DBS

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.

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