Family Support Worker Night (Permanent)

Family Assessment; Folly Gate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

FAASS is a unique family centre offering 12-week residential placements for parents and babies, with a team focused on safeguarding, support, and development. The role involves participating in safeguarding, maintaining our in-house recording database, and working within a rural setting where a driving licence and vehicle access are required.

We offer flexible contracts (full-time, part-time, casual) and a supportive environment with DBS checks and safeguarding training provided to ensure the

Qualifications

• A commitment to safeguarding and protecting children (training provided).
• Basic IT skills to update our in-house recording database.
• A full UK driving licence; rural location with company vehicle during working hours.

Skills

Safeguarding commitment

IT skills

Driving licence

Tools

In-house recording database

Job description

CONTRACT TYPES

• Waking Night Contract

We have fantastic long-term staff and low turnover because we focus on great teamwork, support and development. We also provide a very important service.

FAASS is a unique family centre providing 12-week residential placements for parents and their babies, where parenting support needs have been identified by Social Services. The babies may have been identified as being at risk of trauma, neglect or abuse. The parent(s) may have learning difficulties, or have been previously impacted by drugs, alcohol or domestic instability, which has impacted on their ability to properly care for their baby. Throughout the residential placement, our team give the parents advice, basic training and support to help them develop the skills needed to keep their baby safe and nurtured. Our staff record observations of each family's progress as part of or assessment service, working in partnership with both Social Services and the family court. The whole team have a child-focused approach, combined with their commitment to learning and improvement they have gained a reputation for service excellence. Experience of working within a caring environment, or with children within any context (further training will be provided)

• A commitment to safeguarding and protecting children from harm (further training will be provided).
• Basic IT skills to update our in-house recording database.
• A full UK driving licence. We are in a rural location with no public transport links nearby. You will have access to a company vehicle during working hours. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We encourage a diverse workforce which reflects the communities we serve. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory criminal record check with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent Pay: £16.83 per hour Casual dress

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• family and childcare: Driving Licence (required)