Family Support Worker

Role: Family Support Worker

Salary: 25949per annum

Contract/Hours:Permanent Full Time- 37 hours

Location:Norwich Norfolk (You will be expected to travel across South Norfolk and City districts).

Benefits:

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leaveand theoptionto buy or sell leave
• Excellent trainingand the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
• Flexible maternitypaternityandadoptionpackages
• Up to5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15000 national retailers

At Action for Children we offer more than just a job. Join us andyoullbe part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy howyour skills can make a real difference helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

A bit abouttherole

As a Family Support Workeryoullbe at the heart of your community providing essential one to one support andfacilitatingengaging group sessions for families with children agreed 0-5 years old.

Youllconduct early help assessments toidentifyspecific needs and implement goal-orientated support plans to build parental confidence whilst offering practical guidance on child development and ensure those facing challenges get the right help at the right time.

What you do could make a difference

• Supporting parents to achieve positive outcomes for the whole family and make sustainable changes.
• Conducting initial assessments of familys needs todeterminetheappropriate levelof support and interventionrequired
• Creating tailored support plans settinggoalsandidentifyingstrategies to address their specific needs
• Signpost available resources and services whereadditionalsupport may berequired
• Promptlyidentifyingsafeguarding concerns and to actin accordance withpolicy and procedures.

Letstalk about you

• Level 2 or above qualification in social care health education or early years.
• Experience of delivering one to one or group support to children and families using the early years foundation stage (or similar).
• Experience of working with children youngpeopleand parents/carers in a supportive non-judgemental approach as well as an awareness of child protection issues and safeguarding.
• Good IT skills and ability to record conciseaccuratecase notes.
• Ability to build safe and effective working relationships with vulnerable young children and adults.
• Ability and willingness to work in a variety of premises across the county (the role will berequiredto work across more than one district at times).
• Drivers licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to the geographical area you will cover and to fulfil the needs of the young people and families we support

Why Action for Children

Every child should have a loving home food warmth the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with lifes challenges. But too many childrendont. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experienceyoullhelp us change thatwhere itreally matters.

Wevebeen driven by love totake actionfor children for over 150 years giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lots changed since 1869. But what children really needhasnt. Soas long aschildren need uswellbe here.

Will you join us

About the Service

Norfolks Early Childhood and Family Service (ECFS)offerssupport to children aged 0-5 years old and their families. The support is provided within group sessions parenting programmes and through home visits. The service works in partnership with families other key organisations and provides group activity sessions which cover a variety of topics such as parenting improving mental health and keeping a child safe.

Working here is so much more than a job. Whether this is a career change for you or the next step in your journeywedlove to hear from you.

Help with your application

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

If yourequireany supportwith the application processplease contactJessica Jarvis atquoting reference13518

Diversityequalityand inclusion

At Action for Childrenwerecommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected valued and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers andweretaking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black Asian or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities as well as disabled people who are currentlyunderrepresentedin our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men who areunderrepresentedin our Childrens Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities and we value the richness this brings to our team.

Want to get to know Action for Children better

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