Family Support Worker

? Family Support Worker – Children’s Social Care ? Worcestershire area

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to thrive, even at their most challenging moments? Do you believe in early intervention, strength-based practice and keeping families together wherever possible?

We’re recruiting a Family Support Worker to work closely with children, young people and families where there is a Child in Need Plan in place, including those on the edge of care. This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your work will directly help keep children safe, supported and within their family networks.

? What you’ll be doing As a Family Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver direct work with children (including babies and pre-school children), parents and carers
  
  
• Support families through assessment, planning and review processes
  
  
• Provide practical parenting support and guidance, modelling positive parenting skills
  
  
• Work with families experiencing high levels of risk or potential family breakdown
  
  
• Empower parents and carers to take responsibility for meeting their children’s needs
  
  
• Contribute to safeguarding and risk management, helping to prevent escalation
  
  
• Work collaboratively with Social Workers and partner agencies as part of the Team Around the Family
  
  
• Maintain high-quality case records and reports in line with safeguarding procedures
  
  
• Work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, based on family needs
  
  

? What we’re looking for Essential:

• Significant experience working with children and families
  
  
• Experience delivering family support and parenting interventions
  
  
• Strong understanding of child development
  
  
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act
  
  
• Ability to assess risk, work in challenging situations and undertake lone working
  
  
• Excellent communication, observation and report-writing skills
  
  
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience) in Childcare, Early Years, Social Care or similar
  
  
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle during the working day
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience with child protection procedures
  
  
• Experience working with babies and pre-school children
  
  
• Familiarity with electronic case management systems (e.g. Liquid Logic)
  
  
• First Aid training and knowledge of equality & diversity
  
  

? Why this role?

• Make a real, visible difference to children and families
  
  
• Work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment
  
  
• Use creativity, relationship-based practice and professional judgement
  
  
• Develop your skills through ongoing training and development
  
  

? How to apply To apply or request further information, please contact:

? john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

? Referral Bonus Know someone perfect for this role?
Refer a successful candidate and receive £250!