Job Title: Family Assessment Centre Support Worker
Salary: Up to £26,208 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week. 15-hour shifts, 7.30am – 10.30pm, on a 3-week rolling rota with one on, two off pattern.
Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex
Contract: Permanent
Join the National Fostering Group as a Family Assessment Support Worker and work towards an incredible future!
The Service
The National Fostering Group's first Residential Family Assessment Centre is located in Littlehampton, West Sussex. It is a 6-bed residential facility providing expert parenting capacity assessments for parents, babies, and children. Our primary goal is to offer expert assessments while providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment that builds confidence and equips parents with essential parenting skills. Families benefit from 1-to-1 support from designated key workers, shared advice, group learning, social activities, and practical support. The service is therapeutically led, offering a wide range of courses delivered by a multidisciplinary team. The accommodation includes ensuite bedrooms, a large kitchen, communal and therapeutic spaces, and areas for meetings or family visits. The location near parks, the beach, and the town provides natural opportunities for skill development and community engagement.
The Role
You will provide direct support to families, offering advice and guidance on areas such as personal care of a baby and the importance of structure and routine. Under guidance, you will practice systemic thinking and goal-based planning to facilitate positive experiences for children and their parents, working effectively with relatives, advocates, and others involved. You will ensure health and safety standards are maintained, report hazards, and participate in team meetings, supervisions, and reviews. Maintaining a caring, confidential, and culturally sensitive service is essential.
What We Can Offer
* Funded qualifications
* Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks per year (with options to purchase more)
* Life assurance
* Pension scheme with contribution options
* Access to mental health support and physical health checks through 'Your Wellbeing Matters'
Market-leading benefits via our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista, including:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Critical illness cover
How to Apply
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All successful applicants will undergo a fully Enhanced DBS check.
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