476 Family Support Worker jobs in the United Kingdom

1. Purpose of Role

Using professional knowledge and skills to work in partnership with other practitioner/professionals, children, young people and their families; using the early help assessment to identify and where appropriate be the lead practitioner to coordinate the implementation of a multi-agency plan of intervention.

To lead and work within the early help locality multi-disciplinary team to provide a timely response to the needs of children, young people and their families; acting in accordance with local policies, procedures and priorities.

Establish a high standard of practice in the delivery of early help that provides a timely response to children, young people and their families and achieves family outcomes.

To achieve good outcomes for children and families through coordination and delivery of early help work.

To deliver evidenced based interventions to positively effect change that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children and young people.

1. General Duties and Responsibilities

In accordance with policies and procedures provide a timely response to the identified needs of children and young people.

To act as the lead professional for an allocated case load of children and families.

Under the direction of the Team Manager promote and use of the early help assessment and relevant tools to identify the needs of children, young people and their family and to lead the development of an effective multi-agency support plan.

To be responsible for a high standard of case recording that is up to date; including use of a common database.

Within a context of persistent outreach effectively engage with children, young people and their families and actively promote their participation in early help assessments, support plans and interventions.

To support the development of effective multi-agency partnership working with key agencies to support children and families with identified universal plus and or additional needs to make positive changes.

To be accountable for maintaining and improving practice and performance in line with professional developmental targets as agreed with line manager through supervision.

To manage and prioritise a caseload, ensuring appropriate escalation to line manager where necessary.

To convene, organise and chair case planning and review meetings, including acting as lead professional under a multi-agency Integrated Support Plan where appropriate.

To attend case conference meetings sharing information and with safeguarding colleagues and partners where appropriate

To complete assessments and reports to recognised standards and timescales.

To actively participate in the regular collection and collation of appropriate performance management information which meets the needs of the service, including positive engagement in audit processes.

To positively contribute within regular supervision, Appraisal Reviews, team meetings and service review / development meeting as required.

Promote and use evidence-based practice when working with children and families, for example graded care profile and other assessment tools, parenting programmes etc.

Required

1. Educated to GCSE standard and hold an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a related field.
2. Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions with children, young people and their families.
3. Experience of completing an assessment of a child's needs that identifies needs and informs Intervention.
4. Experience of working in partnership with key statutory and non-statutory stakeholders.
5. Must have Enhanced DBS (on the update service)

If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on (phone number removed) between 9am to 5pm.

Description

Our local government clients are recruiting a Family Support Worker. Using professional knowledge and skills to work in partnership with other practitioners/professionals, children, young people and their families; using a standard assessment to identify and, where appropriate, be the lead practitioner to coordinate the implementation of a multi-agency plan of intervention.  

Responsibility

To lead and work within a multi-disciplinary and professional integrated family support and safeguarding service to provide a timely response to the needs of children, young people and their families, acting following local policies, procedures and priorities.  

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
li>NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a related field
• Advanced – Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Social Media, and CRM.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

Successful candidates will have:

< i>Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions with children, young people and their families
• Experience in completing an assessment of a child's needs that identifies needs and informs Intervention
• Experience of working in partnership with key statutory and non-statutory stakeholders.
• Able to identify issues that require escalation to line Right Help Right Time to manager and work within policies and procedures that promote and safeguard the welfare of families.
• Ability to effectively plan, chair meetings, and manage a diverse workload to ensure that professional standards are consistently met.
• Ability to analyse information to identify strengths and weaknesses and to develop an appropriate support plan.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training to comply with the requirements of the post.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 5 years' reference including current employment
• An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.  

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Assessment Worker to join our clientsteam. This role is pivotal in assessing the needs and circumstances of families to provide appropriate support, guidance, and referrals for intervention. As a Family Assessment Worker, you will work closely with families, children, and other professionals to ensure that families receive the necessary services to improve their well-being and enhance child safety.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct comprehensive family assessments to evaluate strengths, challenges, and support needs.
• Develop and implement tailored care plans, including referrals to relevant services and resources.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, healthcare providers, and community organizations to ensure holistic support for families.
• Provide emotional support, advocacy, and guidance to families during assessment and intervention processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, reports, and case files in line with organizational and legal requirements.
• Monitor and review progress of families and make adjustments to care plans as needed.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and training sessions as required.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Experience in family assessments, child welfare, or related work is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse families and stakeholders.
• A deep understanding of child protection, family dynamics, and relevant legislation.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Attributes :

• Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and families.
• Knowledge of community resources and services available to families in need.
• Previous experience in case management or working within child welfare services is an asset.

• Starting salary of27,352 per annum - plus opportunity for overtime
• Located inIlford, Essex, IG1
• Family Support Worker will work closely with families, assessing and implementing placement plans to promote, strengthen and develop parenting skills
• Home recentlyrenovated and refurbishedto a veryhigh specification
• Family Support worker benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care/Or equivalent(Essential)
• Must have worked with families inclusive of parental skill improvement (Essential)

Ready to make a real difference in the lives of children? Randstad is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join our team in Carlisle and West Cumbria. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilize your skills while earning a competitive hourly rate of 15-16! Immediate start available.

Experience working with children with disabilities and/or autism is essential. Peg feeding experience is also required.

• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to implement care plans effectively
• Personal care assistance (including peg feeding)
• Strong record-keeping abilities

Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential. Training will be provided.

• Full UK driving licence (mandatory)
• PMVA (BILD) certification
• Mandatory training certificates
• Enhanced DBS check (on the update service)

• Competitive hourly rate (15-16)
• Opportunity to make a significant impact
• Supportive team environment

Randstad offers rewarding careers and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to providing exceptional support to our employees and clients.

Due to the urgent need, we encourage qualified candidates to apply immediately.

If you'd like to find out more about Agency Shifts, Please contact Sumaira Khan in the Randstad Care Team

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.

• Providing early help interventions and practical parenting support
• Running drop-in sessions and group activities (like stay and play, parenting courses, etc.)
• Offering advice on things like early education, nutrition, child development and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting antenatal and postnatal pathways, including perinatal mental health and infant feeding
• Working closely with local services to ensure families get the right support when they need it

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Working with Parents or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, early help, and child development
• A kind, non-judgemental approach and the ability to engage even the hardest-to-reach families

• 22.5 hours per week (typically Mon-Wed 9am-5pm, but there's flexibility)
• 26,155 - 28,442 FTE depending on experience (16,727 - 18,146 pro rata)
• You'll be based in the Hall Green district of Birmingham, working across local centres and home visits.

• Carrying out supervised contact visits with young people and their families
• Undertake initial assessment work with families
• Carrying out emergency interventions and support visits to families
• Holding a case load of families that you will work closely with alongside the assistance of the Social Worker

• Experience of working with young people and their families
• Full UK driving license
• Enhanced DBS check
• Be able to work upon own initiative and within a team

• You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of social work
• We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country
• We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email
• We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a week

Role Description

On-site role located in Dorsetfor a Family Support Worker. The Family Support Worker will be responsible for providing direct support to families and young people, assisting with case management, and working closely with children. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with social workers, offering consistent communication with families, and ensuring that each individual's needs are met with compassion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience in Social Work and Family Services
• Skills in Case Management and Working with Children
• Strong Communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Relevant certifications in Social Work or Family Services are a plus
• Experience in crisis intervention is beneficial
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Child & Adult enhanced DBS on Update Service or willing to process a new one with us.