Family Support Worker

Chrysalis Assessment & Support Centre is a Residential Family Assessment Centre which provides support, advice, and teaching to parents. Chrysalis works independently and provides thorough expert evidence-based parenting assessments to placing Local Authorities and the Court.

The role of the Family Support Worker is to work with parents in assisting them to develop their parenting skills and understanding in terms of all aspects of meeting the needs of their child and ensuring that at all times the child is safeguarded.

The aspects of the role that are desirable and essential are detailed below:
Person Specification: Essential Requirements of the post are:

- Hold a Level 3 or above qualification in Children and Young People’s workforce or equivalent. (i.e. Health & Social Care, Working with Children, Young people, and Families, Early Childhood Studies, Diploma in Early Years etc.)
- Has previous experience in working in at least one of the following safeguarding, children and families, children’s health, and development and/or in a Residential Setting.
- Have experience of observing and recording interactions of service users/children and families.
- Have a knowledge of relevant child protection legislation and other guidelines.
- Have a knowledge of children’s development.
- You understand the forms and effects of oppression, discrimination, and disadvantage.
- You have an ability to communicate clearly in writing.
- You have excellent interpersonal communication skills at a range of levels.
- You have good computer literacy skills.
- You have excellent observation and recording skills.
- You are able to support and promote independence.
- Will have a clear DBS check inclusive of both the Adults and Children’s barred list.
- Able to work on a shift basis including weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins.
- Motivation to work on own initiative.
- Able to work effectively and contribute as part of the team.
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal, professional development.
- Positive and creative disposition
- Understands the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.

Person Specification: Desirable Requirements of the post are:

- Has a Caring and Nurturing manner
- Is calm and approachable and resilient under pressure.
- Is Non-Judgmental and can be adaptable.
- Is Respectful of others.
- Work with Learning Disabled Clients
- Work with individuals with alcohol/drug/domestic violence/mental health issues.
- Work in residential settings.
- Relevant post qualification training
- Current relevant research
- Domestic Violence/drug and alcohol addiction/mental health

It is Chrysalis’ philosophy is to recognise parents as individuals and for staff and parents to understand that they have equal rights and responsibilities. It is the practice of the team to offer families unconditional regard whilst providing them with a safe, structured, nurturing, and homely environment where they are provided with the encouragement and support needed for them to reach their full potential. We are committed to working in partnership with parents to assess their individual parenting needs whilst ensuring that the child’s welfare is the principal focus. Successful applicants will be required to work in line with the above philosophy.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: £12.02-£13.52 per hour

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.02-£13.52 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- social care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person