Supporting Families Worker

Seven Group Holdings Limited; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Professional Development

Supportive Work Environment

Travel Allowance

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Seven Group Holdings Limited in Rochdale is seeking dedicated family support workers to provide practical and emotional help to families facing poverty, housing issues, mental health challenges, domestic abuse, and parenting difficulties.

You will conduct assessments, develop action plans, collaborate with housing, health, and education services, advocate for families, lead group workshops, and maintain progress records.

Qualifications

• Family support and advocacy experience.
• Ability to assess needs and plan interventions.
• Experience coordinating with multiple agencies.

Responsibilities

• Family Support: Provide both practical and emotional support to families facing challenges such as poverty, housing issues, poor mental health, domestic abuse, and parenting difficulties.
• Assessment and Intervention: Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to identify family needs and develop action plans that promote positive change.
• Child-Centered Practice: Ensure children's needs, safety, and well-being are prioritized in the support provided to families while working with parents to promote child development.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with various agencies, including housing services, health professionals, and education providers, to offer coordinated and holistic support.
• Advocacy: Represent and advocate for families to help them access necessary services, such as housing, education, and healthcare.
• Early Intervention and Prevention: Proactively identify families at risk of escalating issues and offer preventive support to minimize the need for statutory services.
• Case Management: Manage a caseload efficiently, ensuring regular reviews and updates to support plans in line with policies and procedures.
• Referral and Signposting: Facilitate referrals to other services, ensuring families connect to the appropriate support.
• Group Work and Workshops: Lead parenting groups and workshops to deliver vital training and advice on topics like parenting skills and financial management.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of interventions and progress, report on outcomes, and help families meet their goals.
• Professional Development: Engage actively in supervision and training to align practice with the best guidelines.

Skills

Family support

Assessment

Intervention

Group work

Advocacy

Job description

• Flexible Work Schedule: Balance your work and personal life with flexible shifts that suit your needs.
• Professional Development: Access to regular training and learning opportunities to keep your skills sharp and your resume impressive.
• Supportive Work Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and peer support, fostering a positive atmosphere where you can thrive.
• Travel Allowance: Receive support with travel expenses as you work within the community.
• Competitive Salary: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate for your valuable expertise and commitment.

What you will do:

• Family Support: Provide both practical and emotional support to families facing challenges such as poverty, housing issues, poor mental health, domestic abuse, and parenting difficulties.
• Assessment and Intervention: Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to identify family needs and develop action plans that promote positive change.
• Child-Centered Practice: Ensure children's needs, safety, and well-being are prioritized in the support provided to families while working with parents to promote child development.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with various agencies, including housing services, health professionals, and education providers, to offer coordinated and holistic support.
• Advocacy: Represent and advocate for families to help them access necessary services, such as housing, education, and healthcare.
• Early Intervention and Prevention: Proactively identify families at risk of escalating issues and offer preventive support to minimize the need for statutory services.
• Case Management: Manage a caseload efficiently, ensuring regular reviews and updates to support plans in line with policies and procedures.
• Referral and Signposting: Facilitate referrals to other services, ensuring families connect to the appropriate support.
• Group Work and Workshops: Lead parenting groups and workshops to deliver vital training and advice on topics like parenting skills and financial management.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of interventions and progress, report on outcomes, and help families meet their goals.
• Professional Development: Engage actively in supervision and training to align practice with the best guidelines.

Rochdale is a vibrant place to live and work, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and community spirit. With its excellent transport links, diverse community, and abundance of green spaces, Rochdale provides a fantastic quality of life. You'll find it an inspiring location where your work can truly make a difference. Embrace this opportunity to thrive professionally while enjoying the best of what Rochdale has to offer!

Ongoing opportunities are available for those keen to make a real difference in the lives of families. Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey? In this dynamic full-time or part-time role, you will be an integral part of the support system for families in need across Rochdale.