Family Support Worker - Remote & Flexible Home Visits

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible working including remote/hyrb

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking a Family Support Worker to join the Community Assessment and Family Time Service in Norwich. The role involves visiting families at home during an 8-week assessment, safeguarding children, modelling positive parenting, and supporting families to build routines that promote safety and wellbeing.

You will need NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, be prepared to undertake Signs of Safety, Restorative Practice and Solihull training in the first year, and have a good knowledge

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Willing to undertake Signs of Safety, Restorative Practice and Solihull training in the first year.
• Good knowledge of child development from birth to 19 and factors affecting development.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to children and families in their own homes as part of an 8-week assessment.
• Safeguard children and provide families with guidance, role-modelling and support as directed by the assessing Social Worker.
• Assist parents to develop parenting skills and routines and offer practical help with day-to-day tasks and activities.

Skills

Child development knowledge

In-home support experience

Family support work

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Norfolk County Council is seeking a Family Support Worker to join the Community Assessment and Family Time Service in Norwich. The role involves visiting families at home during an 8-week assessment, safeguarding children, modelling positive parenting, and supporting families to build routines that promote safety and wellbeing.

You will need NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, be prepared to undertake Signs of Safety, Restorative Practice and Solihull training in the first year, and have a good knowledge