Family Support Worker

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Professional indemnity insurance

Training and professional development

Supportive supervision

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a compassionate Family Support Worker to join their team serving the KwaZulu-Natal area. You will provide practical assistance, emotional support, and guidance to parents and caregivers to strengthen families.

The role involves in-home visits, developing family support plans, counseling, connecting families to community resources, and maintaining confidential records. Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field.
• Proven experience working with families and children in a support capacity.
• Strong understanding of child protection policies and family systems.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Proficiency in documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support and guidance to families, focusing on child well-being and parenting skills.
• Develop and implement individualized family support plans in collaboration with clients.
• Offer emotional support and counseling to families navigating difficult situations.
• Connect families with community resources, such as educational programs and healthcare services.
• Facilitate positive parent-child interactions and healthy family dynamics.
• Maintain confidential client records and report on progress regularly.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Flexibility

Education

Social Work or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and experienced Family Support Worker to join their dynamic team serving the Durban area. This role is dedicated to strengthening families by providing practical assistance, emotional support, and guidance to parents and caregivers. You will work collaboratively with families to address challenges related to child development, parenting, and household management, fostering a nurturing and stable environment. This position offers a rewarding career for individuals committed to making a positive impact on family units within the KwaZulu-Natal province.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support and guidance to families, focusing on child well-being and parenting skills.
• Develop and implement individualized family support plans in collaboration with clients.
• Offer emotional support and counseling to families navigating difficult situations.
• Connect families with community resources, such as educational programs and healthcare services.
• Facilitate positive parent-child interactions and healthy family dynamics.
• Maintain confidential client records and report on progress regularly.

Requirements

• Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field.
• Proven experience working with families and children in a support capacity.
• Strong understanding of child protection policies and family systems.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Proficiency in documentation and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate and potential for renewal.
• Comprehensive professional indemnity insurance.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with regular supervision.
• Flexible working hours suitable for a remote role, based out of Durban .