Support Worker

As a Family Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to families, helping them overcome a variety of social, economic, and personal challenges. Working under the guidance of the Family Services Manager, you will be responsible for assessing family needs, developing personalised support plans, and connecting families with appropriate services. This role requires a sensitive, adaptable approach to build trust and foster positive outcomes for both parents and children.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting initial assessments to identify the needs, strengths, and challenges of each family.
• Developing action plans that address specific issues and goals.
• Working with families on an ongoing basis, providing support tailored to their needs, including guidance on parenting, housing, financial stability, and health.
• Collaborating with other local agencies, schools, and healthcare providers to ensure families have access to a comprehensive range of services.
• Providing immediate support in crisis situations, such as family breakdown, homelessness, or domestic abuse, to stabilise family conditions.
• Assisting families with everyday tasks that may include budgeting, navigating benefit systems, and connecting with employment or educational resources.
• Organising and leading group sessions or workshops that foster parenting skills, resilience, and community engagement.
• Maintaining accurate case records, progress reports, and evaluations in compliance with organizational policies and legal standards.
• Monitoring and responding to safeguarding concerns, following organizational protocols to ensure the safety of all family members.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience working with children, families, or in a social work-related role, preferably within community services, social care, or a similar setting.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Social Work, or equivalent qualification.
• Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and handle sensitive situations effectively.
• Familiarity with family dynamics, child development, and safeguarding protocols, as well as local resources and support systems.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.

Working with Archer Resourcing

‍We have been helping professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities.

We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.

‍Must be eligible to work in the U.K