Job Title: Family Support Worker Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week) & Part-Time roles available (23 hours & 34.5 hours per week) Salary: £12.04 - £12.50 per hour Shifts: A combination of dayshifts, nightshifts and weekends, Days: 7am-7.30pm and Nights: 7pm-7.30am An ideal candidate will be a support worker with the required qualification in Health & Social care and at least one years experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or children in the UK. Critical requirements: Candidates must be over 21 years of age Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK Candidates do not require sponsorship Candidates must have a minimum of 1 years experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or children in the UK Benefits: A competitive salary Additional payment for nightshift working and stand-by allowance Annual Bonus Scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity and compassionate leave pay Eligibility for contributory pension scheme Life assurance cover from first day of employment 240 hours annual leave per annum inclusive of bank holidays (FTE) Additional days accrued with length in service at years 3, 5 and 10 years In depth induction package and additional ongoing training opportunities Initial enhanced DBS certificate paid for and re-imbursement for annual DBS update service fee Re-imbursement for SCW registration fee £500.00 one off payment for achieving the relevant Health & Social care qualification to register with Social Care Wales whilst working at PfP working for PfP £100.00 refer a friend scheme Free onsite parking Free hot and cold beverages Eligibility for Blue Light Card. Discounted gym membership Ty Seren is a Residential Family Centre based in Bridgend, South Wales, we support up to 11 families at any one time, where there are concerns in respect of a parents ability to care for their child. Placements are typically for 14 weeks and include a programme of teaching and assessment. Job Description: Our Family Support worker roles involves supporting the parents who reside in our Service to improve their self-esteem, confidence, skills and behaviours whilst they are undergoing their parenting assessment, therefore an essential part of the role is to ensure the baby is safeguarded at all times. Core responsibilities/tasks: To promote the Services mission, objectives, vision and values, both internally and externally and comply with all policies, procedures, guidance, code of professional practice, contractual requirements and relevant legislation. To share relevant information as needed, listen to, follow directions and ensure all allocated duties are completed as requested. In cases where this is not possible, outstanding tasks should be handed over to the Shift Coordinator with a clear rationale of why they have not been achieved. Support each family within the Service, as directed by the Shift Coordinator, 2nd Senior and/or Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), in line with their assessed needs. Support parents to meet their childrens developing needs, considering all aspects to parenting and independent living skills. Accompany families in the Service and in the community when required. Build positive working relationships with family members by adopting a calm, caring yet assertive approach during interactions. Help ensure the voices, views and choices of families are sought and represented, including raising any concerns or complaints with Management. Keep accurate, complete and timely records are kept of family observations and interactions. Assesses families during targeted formal assessment sessions, supported by the MDT. Report any safeguarding concerns when they arise in line with national, local and service specific safeguarding procedures for children and adults at risk. Whilst uncommon, you may be asked to attend and give evidence at Family Court when required. You will be fully supported throughout this process. Undertake any other tasks as delegated by the Shift Coordinator or 2nd Senior. Essential person specification and core requirements: To assist with cleaning and infection control duties within the Service. Ability to work flexibly, including days, nights and weekends Willing or already working towards QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or willing to work towards City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) & (Adults). Willing to register with Social Care Wales and to achieve All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF) during probationary period. Demonstrable understanding of the issues regarding confidentiality and the disclosure of personal information. Demonstrable high standard of numeric and literacy skills, ensuring accurate recording of family observations. Desirable core requirements: Effective and accurate administration skills and IT proficiency with working experience Microsoft Office. Ability to communicate through medium of Welsh. Ability to drive. We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough quality applications are received. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact our Recruitment line on 01656 335555. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: Up to £12.50 per hour Expected hours: 23 40 per week Additional pay: Bonus scheme Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Schedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Bridgend, Bridgend: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: working with vulnerable adults/children in the UK: 1 year (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 10/01/2025 ADZN1_UKTJ