Job description:
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Job description: Residential Family Support Worker
Job Type: We are a 24 hour service and therefore some flexibility is required.
Full and Part Time Positions Available. Waking Nights and Weekend Availability Needed.
Nurturing Little Hearts Family Assessment Centre are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Support Workers to join our team at a Residential Family Centre based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
Our Family Support Workers will provide a range of support services to parents and their child/children residing in our centre, with the aim of promoting their well-being, promoting positive change, enhancing family dynamics and supporting parents to learn new skills in order to meet their child's needs and prioritise their safety.
Responsibilities:
1. Engage with families in a compassionate and non-judgmental manner, building rapport and trust to establish positive working relationships.
2. Provide practical and emotional support to families, offering guidance on parenting skills, child development, minimising risks of harm, budgeting, and navigating community resources.
3. Assess and address potential safeguarding concerns, reporting any instances of abuse or neglect and ensuring appropriate action is taken in a timely manner.
4. Implement activities and interventions in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Family Residential Centres to promote the well-being and development of families, including but not limited to:
5. Facilitating parent-child interaction sessions, promoting positive parenting techniques, and enhancing family communication.
6. Supporting families in accessing education, employment, and training opportunities to enhance their overall self-sufficiency.
7. Assisting families in developing essential life skills, including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
8. Collaborating with external agencies and community partners to coordinate additional support services such as counselling, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services as needed.
9. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions, assessments, interventions, and related documentation in adherence to confidentiality and data protection guidelines.
10. Attend regular team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development.
11. Contribute to the positive and inclusive atmosphere within the Residential Family Assessment Centre, promoting a safe and supportive environment for families.
12. Support parents to understand and identify safeguarding concerns and assist in making positive changes in order to keep their child safe from harm.
Who we are looking for?
* Experience working with children and families is desirable
* Have a passion to work with families and support positive parenting
* Have the desire to improve family relationships and assist in building the foundations of a positive home environment
* Possess strong written and oral communication skills
* Is empathetic and able to support families through an assessment process
* Who is computer literate and able to work in a paperless environment
If you would like to work for a professional and passionate company who has the interests of the people we support and our employees at heart, and you have personal passion and drive to make the difference to the lives of children and young people, then please apply today
Please note, Nurturing Little Hearts Family Assessment Centre is due to open in September 2025. However, if you're eager to join us sooner we may be able to accommodate you within one of our other services across the group.
Nurturing Little Hearts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.
Job Types: Full AND Part time positions available, Permanent and Zero hour contracts. Weekend and Waking Nights Shifts also available.
Pay: Up to £28,000 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
* Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent (required) or willing to work towards
* Driving Licence (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Work Location: Mansfield - In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/08/2025
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 24 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/08/2025
Reference ID: Waking Nights Support Worker