Support Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Support Worker - Bournemouth £13.00 per hour 36 hours per week

We're looking for a compassionate Support Worker to help families create safe, nurturing homes where children can thrive. You'll support parents through holistic assessments and evidence-based interventions, all aimed at achieving meaningful, child-centred outcomes.

• Provide day-to-day emotional and practical support to families in residential settings
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents to help them feel safe, included, and empowered
• Work in partnership with families to promote positive change and strengthen parenting skills
• Use trauma-informed approaches to help parents understand and meet their children's needs
• Facilitate open, honest discussions that support transparency and build confidence in decision‑making
• Encourage families to identify and build on their strengths using accessible tools like the 'traffic light system'
• Support the development of healthy routines, boundaries, and positive behaviours
• Collaborate with professionals and wider support networks to ensure joined‑up care
• Promote child safety and well‑being as central to every intervention

• Experience in family support and safeguarding
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Familiarity with trauma‑informed practices
• Commitment to child‑focused, therapeutic approaches