Family Support Worker
Salary: £28,000
Location: Stunning residential Family Assessment Centre with 8 self-contained apartments
Hours: 13 shifts over a 4-week rota (6 nights / 7 days, includes every other weekend)
Shift Times: Days - 8:00am to 8:30pm | Nights - 8:00pm to 8:30am
Important Requirement
This role requires a access to your own vehicle, as the service is based in a remote rural location with limited public transport.
About the Service
This is a specialist Family Assessment Centre in Worcestershire. The service adopts a strength based therapeutic approach with the aim of empowering parents to safely care for their children in the long term. The service believes that, with the right support, everyone is capable of change and everyone deserves the opportunity to make those changes. The aim is to provide robust, fair and evidenced based assessments with the child's welfare and safety at the centre of all decision making.
Family Support Workers work a shift pattern which includes day and night shifts, each shift is 12.5 hrs. Family Support Workers will support and observe parent's interactions with their children and provide feedback in a sensitive, non-judgmental manner. Whilst thinking about each parent's individual needs you will encourage, role model and empower parents to meet their child's physical and emotional needs.
You will be expected to record accurate and objective records which will be used to inform the parenting assessment. The records you complete are legal documents which will be submitted as evidence to the Family Court. You will be trained to adopt a trauma informed PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) and apply these principles in your daily practice with families and colleagues.
Who We Are Looking For
The service is looking to appoint passionate and committed Family Support Workers who can quickly engage and build positive relationships with parents. Some experience of working with children and families is essential.
Individuals with strong transferable skills from care, health, education, early years, community work, supported housing or similar roles are strongly encouraged to apply.
Essential Skills & Competencies
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Ability to build trusting, non-judgmental relationships with families
Clear, confident communication with parents, colleagues, and external professionals
Active listening and empathy
Safeguarding & Risk Awareness
Understanding of safeguarding principles for children, parents, and vulnerable adults
Ability to identify and report concerns appropriately
Confidence in following policies and escalation procedures
Support & Parenting Guidance
Ability to support new parents with routines, attachment, child development and household management
Understanding of (or willingness to learn) parenting assessments and observational recording
Confidence in offering practical guidance and emotional support
Record Keeping & Reporting
Strong written skills for completing reports, logs, and assessments
Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation
Basic IT competency
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Able to remain calm in challenging or crisis situations
Uses sound judgement when working with vulnerable families
Adapts support plans based on changing needs
Teamwork & Professionalism
Works collaboratively with colleagues in a 24/7 staffed environment
Reliable, punctual, and consistent
Represents organisational values and maintains professional boundaries
Organisational & Time-Management Skills
Can prioritise tasks during busy day and night shifts
Able to balance support, observations, documentation, and safeguarding responsibilities
Good self-management when working independently
Flexibility & Resilience
Able to work long shifts (12.5 hrs) including nights and alternate weekends
Emotionally resilient and able to manage difficult or sensitive situations
Comfortable working with families experiencing substance misuse, MH concerns, or domestic abuse
Transferable Experience (if not from CYP)
Experience in social care, supported housing, mental health, education, community work, customer-facing roles, or other support-based environments
Values & Mindset
Compassionate, patient, and person-centredWhat We Offer
£28,000 salary
Private healthcare
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Birthday day off
Employee Assistance Programme
Free parking on site
Electric vehicle charging points
Use of pool car when supporting families within the setting