Nurturing Residential Family Support Worker (Casual)

Mikare Family Services; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mikare Family Services in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a compassionate Family Support Worker to join our residential team at Ashcombe House. This sessional/bank role focuses on supporting parents and children during placements, helping families develop parenting skills and engage in evidence-based assessments.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary team, observe and record interactions, and contribute to care plans while safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, observant, reliable and confident working with families in potentially challenging circumstances.
• Excellent communication skills and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide parents with practical advice, guidance and support around the daily care of their child.
• Create a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment for children and families.
• Observe and record parents' interactions and parenting abilities accurately and objectively.
• Contribute to parenting assessments, care plans, risk assessments and review meetings.
• Build positive, respectful and non-judgemental relationships with parents and children.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, always keeping the child's welfare at the centre of your work.
• Work closely with Social Workers, Psychologists, Health Visitors and other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support parents to develop their parenting abilities, confidence and life skills through advice, guidance and positive role modelling.
• Maintain clear, accurate and confidential records in line with data protection requirements.
• Attend meetings, supervision and training, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
• Where required, travel with families for home visits and outreach work.

Job description

Mikare Family Services in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a compassionate Family Support Worker to join our residential team at Ashcombe House. This sessional/bank role focuses on supporting parents and children during placements, helping families develop parenting skills and engage in evidence-based assessments.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary team, observe and record interactions, and contribute to care plans while safeguarding children.