Family Support Specialist

2 months ago


Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Family Support Specialist to join our team at Polaris Community. As a Family Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing intensive support to children and young people, and their families, to help them achieve positive changes and stability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver an Evidenced Therapeutic Programme: Provide a structured and evidence-based therapeutic programme to parents and carers in the community to support placement stability and promote positive outcomes.
  • Build Strong Relationships: Listen and respond sensitively and appropriately to children, young people, and their parents or carers to build trust and establish strong relationships.
  • Regular Contact and Communication: Maintain regular contact with the child or young person, including face-to-face and telephone contact, to ensure their needs are met and progress is monitored.
  • Equality, Diversity, and Rights: Ensure that the service delivered promotes equality, diversity, and rights for all individuals associated with the service.
  • Collaboration and Partnership: Liaise and work with other professionals and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for children, young people, and their families, ensuring services are 'joined up' in approach.
Requirements
  • Experience and Skills: Experience of working with children and families in a home visiting role and/or delivering in a parenting programme. Ability to work as part of a professional network, including foster carers, social workers, and schools.
  • Education and Training: Willingness to engage in learning and development to support your role as a Family Support Specialist and deliver an evidenced-based therapeutic programme.
  • Location and Travel: Based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, or Derby, with the ability to travel to other locations as required.
  • Driving Licence and Vehicle: Possession of a full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car.
About Us

Polaris Community is a leading provider of children's services, delivering innovative and outcomes-based services to support children, young people, and families. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.



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