I am currently recruiting a Family Support Worker to join a fantastic Family Assessment Centre in RedHill, Surrey. The role is to work directly with complex families where there are safeguarding concerns and there may be a real risk of them otherwise into care. Successful candidates will work alongside the Social Workers and families to coach parents to improve their parenting abilities and support children primarily aged under 5 to reach their full potential.
Title: Family Support Worker
Salary: between- £25,000 - £27,000
Location: RedHill, Surrey
Hours: Full-time
Shift pattern: 8am-4pm ,9am-5pm or 1.30pm-9.30pm
You'll need: counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach. sensitivity and understanding. patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
An appropriate social care qualification equivalent to at least NVQ level 3. 2. Knowledge and experience of direct work with families who have complex needs and understanding of the Troubled Families' remit.
Key Skills
To provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children and parent which allows them to feel free from harm, difficulty and stress.
To remain informed and knowledgeable of company aims and objectives in order to promote and work in line with these.
To undertake daily responsibilities and assigned tasks.
To respect the confidentiality of clients and colleagues in accordance with professional practi...