Family Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Join an established Family First Service as a 0-18 Family Support Worker, where you'll play a vital role in providing targeted and coordinated support to families with diverse and complex needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with families, help them overcome challenges, and empower them to achieve their aspirations.

• £18.22 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay


• 37 hours per week


• 2 month initial contract with possibility of extension after this

Responsibilities
As a Family Support Worker, you will:

• Work directly with families to address practical and emotional challenges, such as school attendance, parenting strategies, and family dynamics.


• Assist in assessments and create outcome-focused intervention plans in partnership with children and parents.


• Deliver individual and group-based interventions on topics like sexual health, substance misuse, and anti-social behaviour.


• Promote a “Think Family” approach to enhance family strengths and respond effectively to identified needs.


• Support safeguarding and child protection processes, ensuring the safety and well-being of young people.


• Maintain accurate records, contribute to audits, and help improve service delivery.


• Collaborate with schools and communities to provide restorative practices and support.

Requirements
We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with families and young people with multiple needs.


• Demonstrates excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Is comfortable managing challenging situations and maintaining confidentiality.


• Can work flexibly, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.


• Holds a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous personal development.

Apply Now

If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.


• Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!


• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK


• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.


• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.


• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.


• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.