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Family Support Workers
Looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make an impact? Whether you are an experienced worker OR are you looking to start a new career in health and social care? We're hiring Support Workers for our Family Assessment Centre in Stalybridge!
Location: Stalybridge (SK15)
Job Types:Full-Time (across a full rota pattern)
Salary:£29,720 - £31,800 P.a (£13.25 - £14.25 P/hr)
Package is based on 40 hours per week and is inclusive of 4 sleep-ins per month
About Us:
Progressive Care is a leading national provider of Social Care services for Children & Families. Join our team and make a real difference in the lives of families in need.
With our clear Career Progression Pathways, we promote that every person that starts with us is supported and developed to progress reach their full potential, fromSeniorSupport Worker -> Team Leader -> Deputy Manager -> Registered Manager -> Service Manager.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary rates we use structured pay grades so salary is based on your training and experience
- Career progression opportunities and clear development Pathways to Management
- Comprehensive Induction and full training programme prior to starting in the Centre
- An emphasis on Continued Personal Development with funded opportunities to achieve recognised qualifications, with support though our Accredited Training Centre
- Company pension scheme
- Travel expenses, Blue Light Card discounts and other benefits
- Excellent Management Support and Supervision
The Role:
- Supporting families experiencing a range of complex difficulties at a key time in their lives when they require intensive and round the clock support
- Implementing parenting interventions and supporting parents to develop the skills necessary to rear their children, by encouraging, teaching and modelling
- Supporting families with daily living tasks, attending appointments and activities.
- Having a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
- Support parents to reach their full potential in caring for their children
Our Ideal Candidate will:
- Must hold a Level 3 Diploma Residential Child Care OR Level 3 Diploma Children & Young Peoples Workforce.
- Have a genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy
- Stay calm under pressure and work flexibly
- Work as part of a team - bringing energy and enthusiasm to the role
- Either have their Level 3 Children Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent) OR is committed to working towards.
- Be willing to learn and go the extra mile
Join us in supporting families and making a positive impact! Apply now and be part of our dedicated team!
Because of the nature of this work Progressive Care uses Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to make enhanced background checks on all persons hired.
Sponsorship will not be provided and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
