Description
As a Family Support Worker, you will provide direct early intervention and targeted support to children and families experiencing challenges that may impact wellbeing, development and family functioning.
You will work alongside families to identify strengths, understand needs and develop practical support plans that improve outcomes and build resilience.
The role requires strong relationship-building skills, partnership working and a commitment to strengths-based practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted support to children and families.
- Complete assessments and family support plans.
- Undertake home visits and community-based support.
- Deliver parenting and family learning activities.
- Support children to achieve improved developmental outcomes.
- Act as Lead Professional when appropriate.
- Coordinate multi-agency support around families.
- Monitor progress and measure outcomes.
- Promote safeguarding and child welfare.
About You You will be an experienced practitioner who can engage families, manage complex situations and promote positive change.
Essential Experience
- Experience supporting vulnerable children and families.
- Experience undertaking assessments and support planning.
- Experience delivering targeted family interventions.
- Experience working within safeguarding frameworks.
- Experience of multi-agency working.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of Early Help and family support approaches.
- Understanding of child development and family functioning.
- Ability to conduct effective assessments.
- Strong communication and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing demands.
- Commitment to strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.
What We Offer
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Extensive learning and development opportunities.
- Professional supervision and support.
- Employee wellbeing programmes.
- The opportunity to contribute to a major transformation programme supporting children and families across Ealing.
For more fresh new jobs, check out yubhub.co.