This job application is restricted to applicants in the UK only.
* £26,850 rising to £29,644 after 5 years' service
Are you passionate about creating a fairer future for families facing significant challenges? Do you want to be part of an organisation that has been transforming lives in Kent for 50 years? Porchlight is looking for a dedicated Family Worker to join our dynamic team.
As a Family Worker, you will be a crucial part of our innovative family support model. This role is all about engaging with families in a creative and supportive manner, offering practical advice and guidance to tackle a range of issues including sustainable recovery from poverty, school attendance and educational challenges, health and housing issues, parenting skills and meaningful activities and building supportive networks.
You will provide holistic, family-centred support through a phased approach, focusing on immediate needs before guiding families towards a brighter future. Your role will involve:
* Conducting full family assessments and creating tailored intervention plans
* Working independently while making informed decisions and using your initiative
* Flexibility in service delivery to meet the needs of families effectively
The role requires:
* A proactive and empathetic individual with a strong ability to work unsupervised
* Experience or understanding of working with disadvantaged families and addressing complex issues
* Strong decision-making skills and the capacity to handle challenging family dynamics
* Flexibility and adaptability in approach and working hours
* Commitment to upholding Porchlight’s values and procedures
Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.
Contract type: Fixed Term until 30th September 2026.
Interview date: 23rd January 2025
Please note, salaries are pro-rata for part-time positions.
For further information about the role, or to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager, please contact Wendy Checksfield or email.
Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless, vulnerable, and isolated. At Porchlight, we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability, the most excluded are included, and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.
Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
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