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Brook Street; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Ongoing training and development

Regular supervision and support

Opportunity to make a real difference

Job summary

Brook Street in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a caring Family Support Worker to support parents and their children within a residential family assessment setting, providing compassionate, hands-on care.

You will observe family interactions, record assessments, complete daily reports, and promote safeguarding and child welfare. The role involves working with Social Workers and other professionals, maintaining a safe, welcoming environment, and nights shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, families, or vulnerable people.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently during waking nights.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support parents with meeting their child's care needs.
• Observe and record family interactions and parenting skills.
• Complete accurate reports and daily records.
• Monitor families through direct supervision and CCTV.
• Promote safeguarding and child welfare at all times.
• Work alongside Social Workers and other professionals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Safeguarding knowledge

Report writing

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for a caring and dedicated

Family Support Worker to support parents and their children within a residential family assessment setting.

Key Duties

• Support parents with meeting their child's care needs.
• Observe and record family interactions and parenting skills.
• Complete accurate reports and daily records.
• Monitor families through direct supervision and CCTV.
• Promote safeguarding and child welfare at all times.
• Work alongside Social Workers and other professionals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

What We're Looking For

Experience working with children, families, or vulnerable people

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Strong communication and report-writing skills

Ability to work independently during waking nights

Full UK Driving Licence

• Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Experience in family support, residential childcare, or social care
• Knowledge of parenting assessments and trauma-informed practice

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Ongoing training and development
• Regular supervision and support
• Opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives