Family Support Worker
£24,000 - £26,000
Permanent
36 hours pw
Wigan
Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, who are recruiting for a Family Support Worker to work across their service for families affected by domestic violence and homelessness.
Responsibilities of the Family Support Worker:
1. Supporting children, young people and families living within refuge services
2. Organising and creating group play sessions for children of all ages that have experienced domestic abuse
3. Undertaking risk assessments
4. Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
5. Leading play activities during school holidays and after school
6. Creating family-based activities to facilitate children and parent relationships
7. Supporting positive parenting by providing parenting support and programmes
8. Providing practical information and assistance to women about local services for children, such as nurseries or schools
9. Fostering multi-agency working
Essential Criteria of the Family Support Worker:
1. UK Driving License and access to own vehicle
2. Enhanced DBS
3. Experience working within a similar supported living environment
To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall (Associate Director) at Hamilton Woods on (phone number removed) or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications, if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, please deem your application unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr