Part Time Night Family Support Worker

Overview

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Compass Community puts children first through a therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, courage and care shape how we work – we listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing together.

We are looking for Part‑time Family Support Workers for a Residential Family Assessment Centre – a busy, 7‑bedroom assessment unit. The role’s primary focus is on safeguarding standards and supporting families to achieve positive outcomes in line with OFSTED regulations.

• Work within a multi‑disciplinary team to support Parent & Child placements in a residential setting.
• Provide support on a waking duty, monitoring family safety and CCTV during night shifts.
• Perform this role on a rolling shift pattern, 10 pm – 8 am, with flexibility to cover additional shifts as required.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Children’s Residential, Early Years or Children’s Social Care setting.
• Good knowledge and experience of safeguarding and working with complex families.
• Strong communication skills to manage complex or challenging situations with families.

• Experience of partnership working with families and external agencies, preferably in Safeguarding or Looked‑After Children’s Teams.
• Level 3 – Health & Social Care (Child/Young People or Parent & Child) – may be completed while in post.

• Competitive salary up to £26,832 (pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Training opportunities.
• Excellent annual leave and additional benefits.
• Medi Cash.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Other – Individual and Family Services

Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be offered a role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.