Family Support Worker

OverviewFamily Support Worker - Greater Manchester£24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension). Location: Greater Manchester region.Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is growing to reach more families in need. We are looking to appoint a full-time Family Support Worker (35 hours per week), funded by Kentown Support, as part of our Greater Manchester Care Team to deliver high-quality wrap-around care and family support services.Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Greater Manchester Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will provide needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life-threatening or terminal illness.Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment, you should have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people. You may have provided bereavement support to families and understand processes of grief, loss and change and how best to help others cope.What We Are Looking ForAn experienced child health, education or social care professional; applications welcome especially from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social careA warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctlyExperience with child protection, information sharing and data protection; you lead by example within established guidelinesPractical and people-oriented; able to work at a fast pace while maintaining accuracy; confident user of IT (including MS Office)A persuasive and open communicator; able to collaborate with your team and volunteers to deliver a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updatesKnowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and families; being responsive to others’ needs is essentialWhat We OfferBest Companies Two-Star rated organisation with a range of benefits including flexible working hoursEmployee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy and mental health resourcesCompany car for frontline care postsAnnual leave: 25 days plus public holidays, rising with service length; additional leave options and pro rata for part-timeTime off in lieu, Blue Light Card Scheme, rewards and discountsBike to work, season ticket loan, payroll givingRecruitment bonus schemeFamily-friendly policies and wellbeing initiativesPension scheme with employer contribution of 5% and employee contribution of at least 3%Option to buy/sell annual leave and additional leave for special occasionsRobust training and development programmesAs part of our learning and development, the Anne Harris Skills Development Programme provides high-level training and development opportunities for all staff to perform at their best and align with Rainbow Trust’s strategic plan.Our Family Support Teams have access to diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, introduction to play, drawing and talking training. The programme enables individuals to tailor their own learning and development needs.About UsRainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to receive expert, practical and emotional support for as long as it is needed. We aim to ensure families have time together and feel supported, because no family should go through this alone.How To ApplyPlease visit our website and apply online. Indicate on your application if you have used AI for any part of your job application.Interviews will take place at our Greater Manchester Care Team office with dates to be confirmed. We will contact only successful applicants. If you require adjustments during the interview process, please let us know. A full, current driver’s licence is required to accommodate team and family needs. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Rationale: This job description has been refined to remove boilerplate and extraneous postings while preserving core responsibilities, qualifications and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr