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Location: West Midlands
Salary: 12.35 per hour
Contract Type: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 occasional evenings, temporary assignment
About Us:
My client is a dedicated and compassionate organisation committed to providing support and assistance to families in need. They empower families to overcome challenges and create positive, lasting changes in their lives. The team is passionate about making a real difference in the communities they serve.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Family Support Worker to join the team and help provide vital support to families facing a range of challenges. The successful candidate will play a key role in working closely with families to assess their needs, deliver tailored interventions, and help them access essential services. If you are dedicated to helping families thrive, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Offer one-on-one support to families facing a variety of challenges, including financial difficulties, housing issues, parenting concerns, and mental health challenges.
- Conduct home visits and assessments to identify the specific needs of families.
- Develop and implement individual support plans, offering practical and emotional support.
- Liaise with external agencies and organisations to connect families with additional services, such as health care, housing support, and education.
- Support families in building skills and resilience to overcome their challenges.
- Provide guidance on parenting, budgeting, and child development where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate case records and provide regular updates to supervisors and other professionals involved in the case.
- Attend team meetings, training, and development opportunities as required.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A background in working with children and young people, community support, or a related field is highly desirable.
- Experience in supporting families or working within the social care sector.
- A strong understanding of the challenges families face and the ability to provide practical and emotional support.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and build trust with families.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach to working with families in need.
- Candidates must have good spoken and written English as there will be case notes to write up.
- Must be confident in speaking to professional multi agencies on a panel
- Must have a DBS on the update service
- Level 3 in either Health and Social Care, Level 3 in Children workforce, or NNEB in Early Years
- A full driving license and access to a car may be required with business insurance and a valid MOT.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
If you're passionate about supporting families and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your CV if you would like to discuss this role furthermore please contact Surina on (phone number removed).
