Family Wellbeing Advocate

Nurturing Growth and Compassionate care Ltd; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 29,609 - 40,377; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive environment

Ongoing training

Career progression

Employee wellbeing

Collaboration with schools

Access to services

Job summary

Nurturing Growth and Compassionate care Ltd in Kent is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to provide practical, emotional, and advocacy support to children, young people, and families to improve wellbeing and strengthen relationships.

You will assess needs, develop tailored support plans, and collaborate with schools, healthcare professionals, social workers, and other agencies to ensure families receive appropriate support while upholding safeguarding and GDPR requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to build rapport and establish professional boundaries.
• Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgemental approach.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to motivate and empower individuals and families.
• Effective organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written skills for report writing and record keeping.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with diverse communities.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with children, young people, parents, and carers.
• Conduct assessments to identify family strengths, needs, and areas requiring support.
• Develop and implement tailored support plans to help families achieve their goals.
• Provide practical guidance on parenting, child development, behaviour management, and family relationships.
• Support families in accessing education, health, housing, financial, and community services.
• Advocate on behalf of families and help them navigate complex systems and services.
• Monitor progress, review outcomes, and adapt support plans as required.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date records in line with organisational policies and GDPR requirements.
• Work collaboratively with schools, healthcare professionals, social workers, and other agencies.
• Adhere to safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety policies at all times.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Empathy

Boundaries

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

Health & social care qualification

Job description

Nurturing Growth and Compassionate care Ltd in Kent is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to provide practical, emotional, and advocacy support to children, young people, and families to improve wellbeing and strengthen relationships.

You will assess needs, develop tailored support plans, and collaborate with schools, healthcare professionals, social workers, and other agencies to ensure families receive appropriate support while upholding safeguarding and GDPR requirements.