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Family Support Worker

Prospero Health & Social Care
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 9DA

Salary

拢24,000 - 拢28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • Prospero Health & Social Care is seeking a Family Support Worker to join their community-focused organization dedicated to improving the lives of families and children.
  • The role involves providing emotional and social support to families, working closely with children, parents, and carers to connect them with relevant resources.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of UK experience working with children and families in a support role and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The position offers a salary of 拢25,000 per year, and applicants must be willing to undergo a DBS check if they do not already have one registered on the update service.
  • To apply, interested candidates should send an up-to-date CV to the organization, emphasizing their commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

About Us: Prospero Health & Social Care is a dedicated community-focused organization committed to improving the lives of families and children. We aim to empower families by providing comprehensive support services that promote well-being, strengthen relationships, and encourage positive development. If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of families, we'd love for you to join our team.

Role Overview: As a Family Support Worker, you will provide emotional, and social support to families experiencing difficulties. Youll work closely with children, parents, and carers to develop connect families to relevant resources and services. The goal is to foster a stable and nurturing environment for children and to help families overcome obstacles to leading fulfilling lives.

Key Responsibilities: 路 Provide one-on-one and group support to families, focusing on individual needs. 路 Focusing on child development, parenting, and relationship-building. 路 Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including social services, health professionals, and schools, to ensure coordinated support. 路 Assist families in accessing community resources 路 Offer guidance on parenting skills, child behaviour, and emotional well-being. 路 Provide crisis intervention when necessary, helping families navigate difficult situations. 路 Keep detailed records of interactions, progress, and outcomes for families.

Requirements: 路 A minimum of 1 years UK experience working with children and families in a support role, ideally within a community or social care setting. 路 Must be able to provide 3 years professional references 路 Must have an enhanced adult and child DBS that is registered on the update service or be willing to process a new one with Prospero 路 Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse families. 路 Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. 路 Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with compassion and professionalism. 路 Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 路 Willingness to travel for home visits and community outreach How to Apply: Please send over a copy of an up to date CV to Join us in making a lasting impact in the community. Together, we can help families thrive!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed鈥檚 services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed鈥檚 Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.