Residential Family Support Worker – Safeguarding & Impact

WeCare; Porthcawl; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

WeCare is seeking a Residential Family Centre Support Worker in Bridgend, South Wales. The role covers days, nights and weekends, supporting parents during their parenting assessment while safeguarding babies.

You will work with the MDT to promote independence and safety, maintain records, and respond to safeguarding concerns. The ideal candidate will have Health & Social Care qualifications and at least 1 year experience with vulnerable adults/children in the UK, with Welsh language ability and

Qualifications

• Qualified in Health & Social Care with relevant diploma
• 1 year+ UK experience with vulnerable adults/children
• Willing to register with Social Care Wales and AWIF during probation

Responsibilities

• Promote service mission, comply with policies and legislation
• Share information, complete duties and escalate when needed
• Support each family by MDT guidance and assessed needs
• Help families meet children’s developing needs and independence
• Accompany families in service and community
• Maintain accurate records of observations and interactions
• Respond to safeguarding concerns per procedures
• Attend Family Court with support if required
• Undertake other tasks as directed by supervisors
• Assist with cleaning and infection control duties
• Flexible to work days, nights and weekends

Skills

Welsh language

Communication skills

IT & admin

Driving

Education

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

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WeCare is seeking a Residential Family Centre Support Worker in Bridgend, South Wales. The role covers days, nights and weekends, supporting parents during their parenting assessment while safeguarding babies.

You will work with the MDT to promote independence and safety, maintain records, and respond to safeguarding concerns. The ideal candidate will have Health & Social Care qualifications and at least 1 year experience with vulnerable adults/children in the UK, with Welsh language ability and