Family Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Orchard House Family Assessment and Intervention Centre Ltd Full time

WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN A FRIENDLY, SUPPORTIVE TEAM WHERE YOU WILL MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES?

INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING YOUR SKILLS THROUGH A THOROUGH TRAINING PROGRAMME AND BY WORKING WITH FAMILIES WITH A RANGE OF COMPLEX DIFFICULTIES?

ARE YOU COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND ENSURING THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN?


Our 'outstanding' family assessment centre has an amazing team of friendly, supportive and skilled family support workers, as well as a committed and experienced multi-disciplinary team.


This role involves supporting families experiencing a range of complex difficulties at a key time in their lives when they require intensive and round the clock support.


Orchard House Family Support Workers play a key role in:

  • Supporting parents to implement parenting interventions and develop the skills necessary to look after their children, for example by encouraging, teaching and modelling
  • Caring for and safeguarding babies and young children
  • Providing sensitive feedback
  • Making observations both in person and via CCTV
  • Recording accurate and objective written information to inform assessments
Family Support Workers are aware that the needs of the child and safeguarding are paramount at all times. They work directly with families with complex needs, undertaking residential parenting assessments.

The Organisation:


Orchard House is a well-established family assessment service in Somerset providing evidence based residential parenting assessments for families throughout the UK.

Orchard House has an Outstanding Ofsted rating and is a nationally recognised service. First and foremost, we are a safeguarding organisation.


We are recruiting additional Family Support Workers to join our committed and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team -
we are currently looking for permanent (full-time or part-time).


We offer competitive rates of pay and, along with peer support and the opportunity to work as part of a team, you will receive supervision and excellent training organised by our experienced Assessment Team to develop and build upon your existing skills.


  • Demonstrate commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
  • Be able to communicate sensitively and effectively with children and adults.
  • Build good working relationships with families who may initially be reluctant to accept support.
  • Be available to work waking night shifts which will include every other weekend, along with a small number of day shifts.

KEY DATES:

  • Thursday 16th May at Closing date
  • Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st of May
  • Interviews to be held

If you are not sure whether you are experienced enough or qualified for this role, we are always happy to talk this through on the phone.

  • Should you wish to have an informal chat about the role please don't hesitate to contact Bryony Forgan or Sharon Grindle on _

ORCHARD HOUSE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS. AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK WILL BE COMPLETED FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay:
£12.00-£16.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 15/05/2024
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