Residential Family Support Worker — Flexible Shifts

Partnerships for Progress; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Wide Recognition Award

Additional leave

Company pension

Employee mentoring programme

Enhanced maternity leave

Free flu jabs

Free parking

Life insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

WeCare in Bridgend is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to assist residents of a Residential Family Centre. The role focuses on supporting parents during their parenting assessment to improve self-esteem and parenting skills, while ensuring child safeguarding at all times.

The position requires experience with vulnerable groups in the UK, Welsh language capability, and the ability to work flexible days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable adults and/or children in the UK.
• Sufficient numeracy and literacy; able to record observations accurately.
• Willing to work days, nights and weekends.
• Willing to register with Social Care Wales and AWIF during probation.

Responsibilities

• Support families to improve self-esteem, confidence, skills and behaviours.
• Safeguard babies and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Keep accurate records of family observations and interactions.
• Work with MDT to assess families and support assessed needs.
• Attend Family Court when required with support.

Skills

Welsh language ability

Communication skills

Confidentiality

IT skills

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Health & Social Care (Children & Young People & Adults)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WeCare in Bridgend is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to assist residents of a Residential Family Centre. The role focuses on supporting parents during their parenting assessment to improve self-esteem and parenting skills, while ensuring child safeguarding at all times.

The position requires experience with vulnerable groups in the UK, Welsh language capability, and the ability to work flexible days, nights, and weekends.