Family Support Worker

Family Assessment Support Worker - Make a Difference to Families

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and compassionate Family Assessment Support Worker to join their dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children, parents and families throughout the assessment process.
• Observe and record parent-child interactions accurately and objectively.
• Provide practical support and guidance to parents.
• Promote positive parenting and healthy family relationships.
• Maintain a safe, supportive and child-focused environment.
• Complete accurate daily records, observations and reports.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Work alongside social workers and other professionals involved in the assessment.
• Attend meetings, reviews and case discussions as required.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Support families to engage positively with services and make sustainable changes.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children, young people and/or families.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong observation and written recording skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with families while maintaining professional boundaries.
• A calm, patient and non-judgemental approach.
• The ability to manage challenging situations professionally.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider professional team.

A relevant qualification or previous experience within family support, social care, residential childcare, education or a related setting would be advantageous.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks, which may include an Enhanced DBS check, references, right-to-work checks and verification of qualifications and employment history

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