Support Worker - Days

Brook Street Social Care; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care service in Lower Blandford St Mary is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist families in creating nurturing environments for children. You'll offer emotional and practical support, promote positive change, and ensure child safety through informed practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in family support and strong relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in family support and safeguarding is essential.
• Strong communication skills are necessary.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to families.
• Build trusting relationships with parents.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to meet children's needs.

Skills

Experience in family support and safeguarding

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Familiarity with trauma-informed practices

Commitment to child-focused, therapeutic approaches

Job description

Support Worker - Bournemouth £13.00 per hour 36 hours per week

We're looking for a compassionate Support Worker to help families create safe, nurturing homes where children can thrive. You'll support parents through holistic assessments and evidence-based interventions, all aimed at achieving meaningful, child-centred outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day emotional and practical support to families in residential settings
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents to help them feel safe, included, and empowered
• Work in partnership with families to promote positive change and strengthen parenting skills
• Use trauma-informed approaches to help parents understand and meet their children's needs
• Facilitate open, honest discussions that support transparency and build confidence in decision-making
• Encourage families to identify and build on their strengths using accessible tools like the 'traffic light system'
• Support the development of healthy routines, boundaries, and positive behaviours
• Collaborate with professionals and wider support networks to ensure joined-up care
• Promote child safety and well-being as central to every intervention

Requirements

• Experience in family support and safeguarding
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices
• Commitment to child-focused, therapeutic approaches

Contact Details To apply or learn more, reach out to Harry: (phone number removed)