Sessional / Bank Family Support Worker

Mikare Family Services; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mikare Family Services in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a compassionate Family Support Worker to join our residential team at Ashcombe House. This sessional/bank role focuses on supporting parents and children during placements, helping families develop parenting skills and engage in evidence-based assessments.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary team, observe and record interactions, and contribute to care plans while safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, observant, reliable and confident working with families in potentially challenging circumstances.
• Excellent communication skills and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide parents with practical advice, guidance and support around the daily care of their child.
• Create a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment for children and families.
• Observe and record parents' interactions and parenting abilities accurately and objectively.
• Contribute to parenting assessments, care plans, risk assessments and review meetings.
• Build positive, respectful and non-judgemental relationships with parents and children.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, always keeping the child's welfare at the centre of your work.
• Work closely with Social Workers, Psychologists, Health Visitors and other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support parents to develop their parenting abilities, confidence and life skills through advice, guidance and positive role modelling.
• Maintain clear, accurate and confidential records in line with data protection requirements.
• Attend meetings, supervision and training, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
• Where required, travel with families for home visits and outreach work.

Job description

At Mikare, we are committed to delivering high-quality residential family assessments that place children at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team works collaboratively with families and professionals to provide robust, evidence-based assessments that support informed decision-making and promote the best possible outcomes for children.

About the Role

No two days are the same at Mikare. As a Family Support Worker, you'll work closely with parents and their children in a supportive residential environment, helping families develop the skills and confidence they need to provide safe, nurturing care.

This is a rewarding role where you'll work as part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children and families.

We are now looking for caring, committed and professional Sessional / Bank Family Support Workers to join our team at Ashcombe House.

You will play an important role in supporting parents and children during residential family placements, helping parents develop their parenting skills while contributing to robust, evidence-based parenting assessments.

Location and pay

Location: Ashcombe House, Weston-super-Mare
Salary range -£14.76 p/hr Day Shifts & £17.10 p/hr Waking Nights
Hours - Casual hours
Shifts:

• Day: 9:00am – 9:00pm (12 hours)

• Waking Night: 8:30pm – 9:30am (13 hours)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide parents with practical advice, guidance and support around the daily care of their child.

• Create a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment for children and families.

• Observe and record parents' interactions and parenting abilities accurately and objectively.

• Contribute to parenting assessments, care plans, risk assessments and review meetings.

• Build positive, respectful and non-judgemental relationships with parents and children.

• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, always keeping the child's welfare at the centre of your work.

• Work closely with Social Workers, Psychologists, Health Visitors and other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Support parents to develop their parenting abilities, confidence and life skills through advice, guidance and positive role modelling.

• Maintain clear, accurate and confidential records in line with data protection requirements.

• Attend meetings, supervision and training, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service.

• Where required, travel with families for home visits and outreach work.

About You

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, observant, reliable and confident working with families in potentially challenging circumstances. You will need excellent communication skills, a non-judgemental approach and a strong commitment to safeguarding children.

Previous experience of working with children, families, social care or residential services would be advantageous.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to children and families and would like to be part of a supportive professional team, we would love to hear from you.