Family Support Worker - Full time/permanent Location : Newbury - travel to Amegreen Education sites will be required Salary : up to £29,000 Following the success and local demand for our services, we are delighted to announce that we will be opening a secondary SEN school located in Newbury, West Berkshire. You will join us within Amegreen Education, which encompasses our Alternative Learning Farm provisions situated across rural West Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Across our network of Alternative learning provisions, Therapy Centre and Children’s homes, our dedicated and experienced school staff work in collaboration with specialist teams of professionals to enable every young person to explore and develop their own unique talents. We enable possibilities and opportunities through our variety of services along with the stability of a school placement. The Role Provide a therapeutic programme to parents/carers to support placement stability Work directly with the children and their families including supervised contact sessions Work closely with parents, teachers, and administration to address attendance issues. To have regular contact with the children, both in person and on the phone Liaise and work with other professionals and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for children, young people and their families (including foster carers), ensuring services are 'joined up' in approach Completing referrals and meeting with families to discuss their concerns. Ensure compliance with all safeguarding and child protection policies. Act as a point of contact for safeguarding concerns. Skills and Experience Experience of working with children and families in a home visiting role and/ or delivering in a parenting programme. Ability to work as part of a professional network (including foster carers, social workers, schools) to advocate for the families wishes and feelings Knowledge of the challenges that families face, including mental health, learning disabilities and financial pressures, and know how to support them through those challenges. Knowledge of Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe practices. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Compassionate and approachable with a strong commitment to supporting children and families. How to apply If this is the role for you, click the apply button and fill out an application form, it won't take long to complete but we will be unable to consider you until you do. Apply now before you miss your opportunity to start your career with Amegreen. Please contact our recruitment team on recruitmentamegreencs.co.uk if you would like more information about the role. We follow safer recruitment practices which requires an application of your full work history to be submitted along with consent to complete an enhanced DBS check What we will offer you Holiday Private use of company caravan (when not in use for our children) Progression We want to support you with your career; therefore, we’ll give you the support you need to progress and develop your skills - this includes further qualifications and developing into a more senior role Medical and Wellbeing Health Cash Plan – claim back from healthcare and wellbeing appointments such as dentists, opticians, sports massages plus many more. Free Flu jabs Sick pay (after probationary period) Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Financial Company pension Car scheme available for Electric vehicle leases Cycle to Work scheme Discounts All employees are eligible for the Blue Light Card, this offers amazing discounts on, family days out, holidays, cinema trips, retail stores plus more Discount on driving lessons from our recommended instructors. Discounts with local companies including a Leisure Centre and Chiropractor Reward and Recognition Long service award – discretionary bonus after 5, 10 and 15 years of employment with Amegreen Referrals Recommend a friend and earn up to £500 Equality and Diversity: Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us. Safeguarding and GDPR: Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services.