Family Support Worker
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate From: £18.26
Working Pattern: Full Time
Join Us in Making a Difference!
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and families? Do you want to play a vital role in fostering strong, stable relationships within families? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join their dynamic team.
Job Purpose and Role:
As a Family Support Worker, you will:
Provide meaningful support to children, young people, adoptive families, and birth families.
Work directly with families, both individually and in groups, to promote development and resilience.
Prepare children for adoption, facilitating smooth transitions and conducting life story work.
Contribute to multi-agency assessments of adoption support needs.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Planning and facilitating individual and group work with children and adoptive families.
Collaborating with families and professionals to assess needs and develop support plans.
Undertaking life story work and compiling Life Story Books for children.
Planning and supervising post-adoption contact between adopted children and their birth families.
Delivering and evaluating specialist group work, support groups, and training.
Who You Are:
A compassionate individual who can work sensitively with children and parents, promoting involvement in decision-making.
A team player who is flexible and willing to adapt to varying work hours to meet service needs.
Committed to maintaining accurate records and providing written reports, including court statements when necessary.
Knowledgeable about restorative practises and culturally sensitive approaches in family support.
Why Join Us?
Make a direct impact on the lives of children and families in your community.
Collaborate with a supportive team dedicated to continuous professional development.
Enjoy a fulfilling role where your contributions will be valued and recognised.
Participate in the wider development of the service and contribute to meaningful improvements.
Requirements:
Experience working with children and families in a support role is essential.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in various settings, including outreach areas and family homes.
A commitment to the principles of corporate parenting and safeguarding.
If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge and help families thrive, we want to hear from you!
Apply Now!
Seize the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those you support. Join our client as a Family Support Worker and be a part of something truly special.
Together, we can create brighter futures for children and families!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you
