Family Support Worker
As a national
leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to
innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our
nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver
exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed,
and multi-disciplinary teams.
We offer a range
of services, including:
· Family Assessment
· Children’s Residential
· 16+ Supported Living
· Learning Disabilities
All of our services are designed
to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals
and families.
Our
Mission
At Progressive
Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every
service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver
excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a
professional and person-centered approach, we ensure
reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we
care and support.
Your Role
as a Support Worker within Family Assessment:
• Conduct
assessments to help families develop and maintain a safe and
nurturing environment.
• Safeguard
children and parents through continuous assessment and
planning.
• Build trusting
relationships with families, offering ongoing guidance and
encouragement.
• Support parents
to reach their full potential, enabling them to provide care
that meets a “good enough standard”.
• Deliver daily
support, offer crisis management, and assist in the development of
parenting skills.
• Mentor and
advise parents to help them build long-term stability and
resilience.
• Monitor and
observe parent-child interactions, contributing to healthy
attachment and child development.
• Engage in
activities that strengthen family bonds and promote positive
behaviour.
• Maintain clear,
comprehensive written records of observations, family goals, and
documentation.
• Advocate for
families by working with community resources and professional
services.
• Operate
effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high level
of emotional awareness.
• Handle
challenges with resilience, adaptability, and a child-focused
approach.
Requirements
Our
Ideal Candidate should:
• Level
3 Children & Young People’s Workforce Diploma is desirable, but
not essential—full training provided
• Experience
working with families in a residential or supported
environment
• A
genuine desire to help and support others, with a commitment to a
career in supporting families.
• Strong
communication skills, both verbal and written, with good literacy
skills.
• Patient
and empathetic towards the complex issues and challenges families
may face.
• Prioritises
the safety and well-being of children.
• Nurturing
and supportive, with effective mentoring skills.
• Experienced
in safeguarding and creating a safe, stable environment.
• Self-motivated,
able to work well under pressure, and adaptable to changing
circumstances.
• Able
to apply transferable skills from relevant life or professional
experience.
• Strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships
with children, parents, and professionals.
• Always
acts in a professional manner, and stays calm under pressure.
Benefits
What
We Offer:
Excellent
Pay & Rewards
- We
recognise your skills with structured Salary Grades that reflect
your Experience and Qualifications
- Our
Pay Structures are at the forefront of National Pay
Standards.
Career
Progression & Development
Excellent
Opportunities for career progression pathways creating opportunities
from;
o Support
worker
o Senior
Support Worker
o Team
Leader
o Deputy
Manager
o Registered
Manager
o Service
Manager
Comprehensive
Training & Qualifications
- Full
induction program before you start.
- Service
specific training to refine and enhance your skills.
- We
fully fund your training and qualifications through our
Nationally Accredited Training Centre.
Wellbeing
Program
- Access
to excellent employee benefits designed to support your health,
wellbeing, and personal development.
A
Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment
- With
strong management support and supervision, you will always have
the guidance, encouragement, that give you the tools and
confidence that you need to thrive in your role and
career.
Are
you Ready to Start Your Career in Social Care? Speak
to our Talent Team and join the Progressive Care Community!
**Due
to the nature of this role, Progressive
Care conducts enhanced background checks
through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired
personnel.
Please
note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all
applicants must have the right to work in the UK.**