Family Worker

Belmont Recruitment; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Family Support Worker to join East Riding Council on a full-time, initial 3-month temporary contract. The role involves supervising family time, supporting children's emotional wellbeing, and working with social workers and professionals. Candidates must have experience in social care and a full UK driver's licence. The position offers a 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday, in Bridlington, UK.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in Education, Health & Social Care, or Children's Services.
• Full UK Drivers licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervise family time ensuring sessions are safe and supportive.
• Support children's emotional wellbeing before, during, and after family time.
• Transport children to and from family time using own vehicle.
• Observe and record family time sessions accurately.
• Work in partnership with social workers and other professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards.
• Contribute observations to assessments and planning.

Skills

Experience in Education, Health & Social Care

Full UK Drivers Licence

Emotional wellbeing support

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Family Support Worker to join East Riding Council on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise family time between children who are looked after and their parents, carers, or other significant people, ensuring sessions are safe, supportive, and in line with agreed plans.
• Support children before, during, and after family time, promoting their emotional wellbeing and safeguarding at all times.
• Transport children to and from family time using your own vehicle, ensuring appropriate business insurance is in place.
• Observe, monitor, and accurately record family time sessions, producing clear, factual, and timely written accounts.
• Work in partnership with social workers, carers, and other professionals to support positive outcomes for children and families.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Contribute to assessments and planning by providing feedback and observations from supervised family time.

Requirements

• Experience of working in Education, Health & Social Care, or Children's Services
• Full UK Drivers Licence and access to own vehicle

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you