Family Support Worker

A Family Support Worker provides practical and emotional assistance to families facing challenges, such as poverty, addiction, abuse, or parenting struggles, to improve family life and prevent children from needing care . Key responsibilities include assessing needs, creating action plans, conducting home visits, teaching parenting skills, and connecting families with community resources. Prospects 4

Key Responsibilities and Duties Assess and Plan:
Identify specific family needs and develop tailored, actionable support plans to prevent problems from escalating. Home Visits and Practical Support:
Visit homes to provide hands-on help with routines, hygiene, budgeting, and home management. Parenting and

Education:

Offer guidance on child development, behavior management, and improved communication between parents and children. Advocacy and Liaison:
Act as a bridge between families and external services like schools, social workers, healthcare providers, and child protection services. Crisis Management:
Offer immediate, practical help during emotional or situational crises. Case Recording:
Maintain accurate, confidential records of visits, actions, and progress to ensure safeguarding standards