Job description

3-month contract position with a Local Authority,

Family Support Worker

Summary

Offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people, and families. As a Family Support Worker, you will provide high-quality support through one-to-one interventions, group sessions, and community-based activities. Your role is crucial in enhancing parenting confidence, child development, emotional wellbeing, and overall family outcomes while ensuring safeguarding and inclusive practices are upheld.

Responsibilities

Deliver one-to-one and group-based parenting support through home visits, community sessions, and drop-in activities.
Implement evidence-based parenting programs addressing challenges in child development, school readiness, behavior, and emotional wellbeing.
Build strong, trusting relationships with families, offering guidance and practical support to enhance parenting confidence and family wellbeing.
Collaborate with partner agencies to provide tailored multi-agency support for families.
Engage with vulnerable families, including those known to social care, teenage parents, care leavers, and families in high-need areas.
Support community activities, volunteers, and peer support networks to strengthen local family engagement.
Utilize assessments and monitoring tools to track family progress, measure outcomes, and maintain accurate records.
Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times and contribute to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive Family Hub environment.

Requirements

Requirements:

Previous experience working with children, young people, or families in a support, community, education, or social care setting is preferred.
Experience delivering parenting programs, group sessions, or family interventions is desirable.
Experience working with vulnerable families and multi-agency teams is advantageous.
Relevant qualification in Childcare, Family Support, Health and Social Care, Youth Work, Social Work, or a related field is desirable.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and maintain accurate records.

Additional Information

22.50 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Friday (7.5 hours each day)
Working Structure: Primarily onsite (Hub or council locations) with some hybrid flexibility
Assignment: 3 months (potential extension)
Essential Requirement: Enhanced DBS (Children & Adults)

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.

Family Hub Practitioner