Family Support Worker
YMCA East Surrey is looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Family Support Worker to provide focused 1-1 and group family support for families with children and young people aged 0‐19 years old (up to 25 years for young adults with additional needs). This will be delivered either at the Family Centre, out in the community or in service users' own homes.
Our mission
To provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.
Hours of work
Part Time and Full Time options will be considered.
Location
Mole Valley
Qualifications
* A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
* Level 3 qualification in a relevant field or equivalent through recent work experience
* Professional experience working with families and children
* Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislation and practice in family support services
* Secure knowledge of Surrey Safeguarding Procedures and levels of need document, and willingness to be trained in the role
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload working in partnership with agencies to provide integrated and planned interventions, giving advice, information, and practical and emotional support to families.
* Undertake direct work with children and their families who are assessed as requiring help and support, both at the Centre, community and in the home environment for emerging need and targeted services, offering timely support and interventions to address identified needs.
* Provide support for the family, using a variety of interventions including motivational interviewing, solution focused approaches and accredited parenting strategies.
* Deliver 1:1 evidence-based parenting programmes of support to achieve best outcomes for families and priority groups and record observations on electronic systems to the agreed standard and within agreed timescales.
* Plan, deliver and evaluate targeted services within the Family Centre and community venues.
* Deal effectively with challenging situations and be proactive in motivating and creating change with complex family situations.
Pay
£27,583 - £30,873 (FTE)
Benefits
* Be part of a long‐standing and well‐respected charity
* Discounted childcare for permanent employees
* Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
* Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service
* Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* On site parking
Inclusive workplace
We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility
If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at HR@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk.
Safeguarding
YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children's and Adult's barred lists) check, along with reference checks.
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