Job Title: Family Support Worker
Location: Sherburn, Durham
Salary: £13 - £15 per hour
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Family Support Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will work directly with families to provide practical and emotional support, helping them navigate challenges and access necessary services. This role requires a deep commitment to improving the lives of families and children, with a focus on fostering a safe and nurturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one support to families, assessing their needs and developing tailored support plans.
- Offer practical assistance and emotional support to parents and children.
- Assist families in accessing community resources, including housing, healthcare, education, and financial assistance.
- Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to ensure comprehensive support for families.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of interactions and progress, ensuring confidentiality.
- Conduct home visits and accompany families to appointments when necessary.
- Facilitate group sessions and workshops on parenting skills, child development, and other relevant topics.
- Advocate for families needs within the community and with service providers.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of support plans, adjusting as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, Childcare, or a related field.
- Enhanced DBS issued within the last 36 months
- 2 recent references
- Right to work in the UK
- Previous experience in a similar role supporting families and children.
- Strong understanding of child development and family dynamics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle for home visits and appointments with Business insurance on the vehicle.
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Why work with Randstad:
- Be paired with a dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
- C.V and interview support with regular updates and feedback
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Find your own job bonus
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.