Senior Family Support Worker in Ramsgate)

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

Job summary

A leading employment agency seeks a committed Residential Family Support Worker in Ramsgate to support parents and children within a residential setting. You will help families develop skills to meet their own needs and those of their children, working with professionals to ensure positive outcomes. This role requires a commitment to safeguarding and strong communication skills. Full time and part time shifts available, with competitive pay ranging from £14.00 to £14.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or babies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.

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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Observation skills

Record-keeping skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

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.

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. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Please note: We are unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.