Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Waking Night Family Support Worker to join our team. This role is vital in providing assistance and guidance to families, ensuring they have the necessary resources and support to thrive. The role involves monitoring CCTV throughout the night and ensuring parents attend to their children's needs.
Duties
- Provide emotional and practical support to families in need, helping them navigate challenges and access resources.
- Conduct assessments to identify the specific needs of families, developing tailored support plans.
- Facilitate communication between families and relevant agencies or services, ensuring a collaborative approach to support.
- Monitor progress and provide ongoing support, adjusting plans as necessary to meet evolving needs.
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
- Advocate for families within the community, promoting their rights and access to services.
Experience
- Previous experience working with children is essential, demonstrating an understanding of their needs and development.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective interaction with families and professionals alike.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Empathy and patience, with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of families.
Key requirements
- Ensuring adherence to standards and legislation for confidentiality, equality and diversity.
- Managing your workload and scheduled commitments.
- Keeping accurate records and updating reports.
- Working with other professionals.
- Engaging positively with your supervision and critical reflection.
- Engaging positively with all training offered and identifying areas of your own further development.
- Adhering to the company policies and procedures.
- Willing to enroll onto NVQ Level 4- working with children and families.
- DBS check required.
- Drivers license is desirable.
- understanding the regulations and national minimum standards that govern the service.
If you are passionate about supporting families and making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
