Family Support Worker in Ramsgate)

New Appointments Group; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment agency is seeking a Family Support Worker in Ramsgate to support parents and children in a residential setting. This role involves promoting positive parenting, safeguarding children, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have strong communication and observation skills, as well as a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers flexible hours and both full-time and part-time options.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
• Experience working with children or babies.
• Willingness to complete the required qualification.

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 reports.
• Model professional practice promoting equality.
• Attend training and supervision sessions.
• Assist with domestic duties.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Observation skills

Record-keeping skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification

Job description

Family Support Worker

Location: Ramsgate

Salary: £12.35 to £13.35 per hour, depending on experience

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

Hours: 7.5 hour shifts between 09:00 to 23:00 (night shifts also available)

Sleep‑ins: £30 + 2 hours

We are supporting an outstanding provider looking 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 per hour.

Key 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 flexible 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 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

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.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. We are unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.