Family Support Worker

We are working closely with Northamptonshire's Children's Trust to assist with the appointment of a Family Support Worker,on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., The Family Support Worker will support Social Workers within the Domestic Abuse Assessment and Treatment (DAAT) Team by undertaking direct work with parents and families to promote safe, healthy and stable family environments.

The role involves providing practical parenting support, assisting families with budgeting, addressing domestic abuse concerns, promoting healthy relationships and supporting duty arrangements and family time.

• Undertake direct work with parents and families under the guidance and direction of Social Workers.
• Support families with budgeting, household financial management and practical life skills to promote stability and independence.
• Encourage healthy relationships, effective communication, conflict resolution and appropriate family boundaries.
• Support Social Workers with duty responsibilities and arrangements for family time, ensuring children's welfare and safety remain a priority.
• Encourage parents to engage with relevant services, support programmes and community resources. A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Services, Supporting Teaching and Learning, or a similar field would be advantageous.

• Experience providing practical parenting guidance, family support or assistance with everyday challenges would be beneficial.
• Experience supporting individuals with budgeting, relationship difficulties or other complex family needs is advantageous.
• Experience attending meetings, sharing relevant information and contributing to coordinated support plans would be beneficial.