Job Description

Family Support Worker

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, adoptive families, and birth families? Do you believe in the power of strong and stable family relationships? Our client is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families in need.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing support to children, young people, adoptive families, and birth families.
• Working directly with children, young people, and their families to promote their potential and develop strong and stable family relationships.
• Undertaking life story work and compiling Life Story Books to prepare children for adoption and transition.
• Planning, supervising, and assessing post-adoption contact between adopted children and their birth parents or extended family.
• Facilitating, delivering, and evaluating specialist group work, support groups, and training.
• Working in partnership with other agencies involved in family support and early intervention.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of interventions with children and families.

What we're looking for:

• A compassionate, dedicated, and resilient individual with a strong commitment to supporting children and families.
• Experience working with children, young people, and families in a supportive or therapeutic setting.
• Knowledge of child development, attachment theory, and trauma-informed practise.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team.

Why work for our client:

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
• The chance to work as part of a supportive and dedicated team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive hourly rate of 17.59.

If you are passionate about supporting children and families and making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team as a Family Support Worker!