About the job
Potton Kare Services have exciting opportunities for Family Support Workers to work in the Essex, London and Kent areas. We are recruiting for enthusiastic and committed self-employed workers who are able to offer emotional and practical support and are able to remain focused and calm in what can be stressful and emotional environments, whilst remaining family centred and professional at all times.
The role includes holding a caseload, intensive direct work with children, young people and their families, within their homes and community to address a range of issues which impact on family life and functioning, such as parental ability, substance misuse, domestic violence, poverty and housing. The role also involves dealing with partner agencies to ensure that children and their families are well supported across relevant agencies.
About you
We are looking for committed Family Support Workers to work in Essex, London and Kent on a self-employed basis.
Previous experience in a similar role would be of an advantage.
With an understanding that work will be available to you on an “as and when” basis, as a self- employed worker
You must have a full UK licence and access to your own vehicle and experienced in responding quickly to referrals, sometimes travelling across boroughs to carry out independent but low-risk interventions and assessments, identifying the family’s needs, or delivering services directly to families. You will have the opportunity to assist more experienced colleagues in delivering complex service activities or assessments enabling you to develop your own skills and experience.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours to include Mornings, Evenings and Weekends
- Full training provided
- Support to further your career
- Mileage paid
All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment checks.
Please note, the government have been in consultation to ensure that all NHS and wider health and social care workers are fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to 1st April 2022, unless exempt for medical reasons. We understand that the forthcoming regulations will apply to our organisation where we are commissioned to deliver face to face services. Therefore, in order to comply with the forthcoming legislation, meet our contractual obligations with the government and protect the health and safety of our staff and service users, vaccination will be a pre-employment check/condition of employment, unless an individual is medically exempt.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.71-£14.00 per hour
Experience:
- social work: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Lewisham
