Job Title: Family Support Worker
Location: Wellingborough
Working Arrangement: Flexible hybrid working (office attendance required on set days)
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to support Social Workers in delivering high-quality, child-centred services to families. This role involves undertaking direct work with parents and carers to promote positive outcomes for children and families.
You will play a key role in providing practical and emotional support across a range of areas, including parenting support, budgeting, domestic abuse awareness, healthy relationships, and facilitating duty and family time. The post also requires effective multi-agency working and maintaining accurate, timely records.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting Social Workers with direct work with parents and families
* Delivering practical parenting support and guidance
* Providing support around budgeting, domestic abuse, and healthy relationships
* Assisting with duty work and supervised family time
* Attending meetings and contributing to multi-agency working
* Maintaining accurate, up-to-date case records in line with service requirements
* Being available to attend the Family Hub when required, including on designated office-based days
About You
* Experience working with children and families in a support or social care setting
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail in record keeping
* A flexible and proactive approach to work
* Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
Working Arrangements
The role offers flexible hybrid working; however, you must be able to attend the office to provide support when required. There are set days when Family Support Workers are expected to be office-based to ensure adequate team support and service delivery.