Family Support Worker - Sawbridgeworth - Family Unit

Virtual Bridges, Inc.; Sawbridgeworth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An independent Family Assessment Centre is seeking a compassionate Residential Family Support Worker to provide support, care, and guidance to families undergoing parenting assessments. In this role, you will ensure the safety and wellbeing of families while collaborating with professionals to facilitate positive outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference and looking to build a rewarding career in family support. Full training and development opportunities are provided, making it a perfect fit for motivated individuals ready to empower families and safeguard children.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in family support or similar role required.
• Calm, non-judgmental, and flexible in approach.

Responsibilities

• Support families in reaching their goals as outlined in placement plans.
• Promote essential life skills and positive behaviours in parents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Tools

IT Literacy

Job description

Family Support Worker - Sawbridgeworth - Family Unit

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Job Title: Residential Family Support Worker

Location: Sawbridgeworth

Salary: £12.50 - £13.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

Our client, an independent Family Assessment Centre, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Residential Family Support Worker to join their team. This role involves providing vital support, care, and guidance to families undergoing specialist parenting assessments for local authorities and the courts. You will play a key role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of families, while contributing to detailed monitoring and recording throughout the assessment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members and external professionals (social workers, legal services, education, and health) to support families in reaching their goals as outlined in their placement plans.
• Promote essential life skills and positive behaviours in parents through monitoring, recording, and observing parental interactions.
• Provide feedback to the Lead Assessment Social Worker and other team members to inform future care plans.
• Safeguard children within the centre and maintain professional boundaries when promoting healthy relationships between parents.
• Support parents in attending appointments and completing parenting sessions.
• Facilitate contact between parents, their children, and other family members.
• Keep up-to-date records of families' progress and contribute to team meetings and reports.
• Assist in daily centre operations, including domestic duties like cooking and cleaning as needed.

Requirements

• Resilient, motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Calm, non-judgmental, and flexible in approach.
• IT literate and able to follow instructions.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in family support or a similar role is required.
• Licence: Business insurance on your car is essential, as there will be a need to transport families to appointments.
• DBS: A DBS check is preferred.
• Qualifications: A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable families and meet the above criteria, we encourage you to apply. Please ensure you can reliably commute to Sawbridgeworth or are willing to relocate before starting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in family support, working with a dedicated team to empower families and safeguard children. Full training and development opportunities are provided!