Family Support Worker (Bcft Dfe)

We are currently supporting a local authority in the recruitment of an accomplished Family Support Worker to join the Children's Services Team in Wakefield!

As a Family Support Worker, your role will involve effective collaboration with parents/carers and other professionals to undertake various tasks aimed at providing support, guidance, and care to children and their families. The objective is to enable children to be safely cared for within their families.

Key responsibilities:

• Engaging in direct work with parents/carers and children, including individual and, if suitable, group activities.
• Observing and assessing progress towards goals, making recommendations for future work.
• Providing information to colleagues to aid in the assessment of needs and decision-making.
• Identifying and reporting concerns about a child to social workers and managers as necessary.
• Assisting service users in cultivating positive and confident personal relationships in social settings.
• Transporting and accompanying adults, children, and young people when required.

To thrive in this role, candidates must possess:

• Experience in direct work with children and families.
• A full UK driver's license.
• Access to their own vehicle.

If you believe you have the qualifications for success or would like more information, you can:

• Click the apply button now and follow the steps.
• Reach out to Sophie at 01772 954 200.

At Spencer Clarke Group, we take pride in connecting individuals with outstanding career opportunities. Our knowledgeable Consultants offer expert career advice and have extensive market knowledge in Children and Family Services. Additionally, we operate a leading referral scheme, offering up to £250*, so if you know someone seeking an exciting career opportunity, encourage them to contact Sophie at Spencer Clarke Group.

*Terms and conditions apply.**