Community Support Specialist

4 days ago


Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

Are you passionate about supporting families and communities?

Austin Fraser is seeking a dedicated Community Support Specialist to work effectively with children and families, securing improved outcomes and reducing the need for specialist service interventions.

The ideal candidate will have experience working directly with children, their families or carers in a relevant setting. They will also have a solid understanding of child development, the effects of stress and trauma, and strategies to address these effects.

Salary: £17.94 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

  • Actively engage with children, young people and their parents/carers to ensure appropriate access to early and statutory education.
  • Complete direct work, including emergency interventions, with families, maximising their involvement in accordance with the child's plan.
  • Promote healthy lifestyles, positive peer/family relationships, and safe parenting while fostering an understanding of cultural and community identity.
  • Signpost children and young people to appropriate agencies and activities to enhance their life chances and outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience:

  1. Minimum NVQ Level 3 in working with children and their families or equivalent qualification/experience.
  2. Solid experience working directly with children, their families or carers in a relevant setting.
  3. Understanding of child development, the effects of stress and trauma, and strategies to address these effects.
  4. Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures for Adults and Children.
  5. Familiarity with key legislation governing children's safeguarding, welfare, and education.


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