Family Support Worker
Location: Ramsgate
Salary: £12.35 to 13.35/hour depending on experience
Days: Full time and part time Mon to Friday, weekends on a rota
Hours: 7.5 hour shifts between 09.00 to 23.00 (nights available also)
Sleep ins: £30 + 2 hours
We are supporting an Outstanding provider in the search for a committed Residential Family Support Worker to support parents and children within a residential setting. You will help families develop the skills and confidence to meet their own needs and those of their children, working closely with professionals to ensure positive outcomes.
We are also looking for Senior Family Support Workers - up to £14.50/hour.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support families in line with placement plans, promoting positive parenting and life skills.
* Observe, record, and report on parental interactions, contributing to assessments and plans.
* Safeguard children and vulnerable adults, following all policies and procedures.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to meetings and reports.
* Model professional practice, promoting equality and respecting individual rights and choices.
* Work as part of a flexible team, attending training and supervision.
* Assist with domestic duties to support the smooth running of the centre.
Requirements:
* Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
* Strong communication, observation, and record-keeping skills.
* Experience of working with children or babies
* Willingness to complete Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential Pathway) qualification if not already held
* Flexibility and teamwork.