Senior Family Support Worker

New Appointments Group; Cliffsend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive organization seeks a dedicated Family Support Worker to assist parents and children in a residential setting. This role involves promoting positive parenting, ensuring children's safeguarding, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to equality. Full and part-time shifts available, with training provided for those willing to complete required qualifications. Supportive team environment committed to diverse inclusion.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
• Experience working with children or babies.
• Willingness to complete required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support families in line with placement plans.
• Observe and report on parental interactions.
• Safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports.
• Model professional practice in promoting equality.
• Assist with domestic duties in the center.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Observation skills

Record-keeping skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification

Job description

Family Support Worker

Location: Ramsgate

Salary: £14.00/hour to £14.50/hour depending on experience

Days: Full time and part time Mon to Friday, weekends on a rota

Hours: 7.5 hour shifts between 09.00 to 23.00 (nights available also)

Sleep ins: £30 + 2 hours

We are supporting an Outstanding provider in the search for a committed Residential Family Support Worker to support parents and children within a residential setting. You will help families develop the skills and confidence to meet their own needs and those of their children, working closely with professionals to ensure positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support families in line with placement plans, promoting positive parenting and life skills.
• Observe, record, and report on parental interactions, contributing to assessments and plans.
• Safeguard children and vulnerable adults, following all policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to meetings and reports.
• Model professional practice, promoting equality and respecting individual rights and choices.
• Work as part of a flexible team, attending training and supervision.
• Assist with domestic duties to support the smooth running of the centre.

Requirements

• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
• Strong communication, observation, and record-keeping skills.
• Experience of working with children or babies
• Willingness to complete Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential Pathway) qualification if not already held
• Flexibility and teamwork. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

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