Family Support Worker

Who are Fair Ways and what do we stand for? At Fair Ways we believe in making a difference through passionate care, support and education. Together we aim to build an institution that makes a difference to society and leaves a legacy greater than ourselves and our contributions. Our values sit at the heart of everything we do; we measure our wealth by the difference we make, rather than the profit we make.

Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering Fostering, Education, Residential and Family services and cares for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year.

Where and when do we need you? The Family Centre is made up of self contained rooms, each with their own en-suite bathroom along kitchen facilities and living space. Families will be referred to the Family Centre if there have been concerns identified around the safety of the children within their existing family unit. Once with us, the families will be continuously encouraged, assessed and guided through a 12 week stay where they are monitored 24/7 to encourage sustainable positive parenting changes.

• Planning and preparation - Co-ordinating and planning shifts nightly to ensure safeguarding is prioritised. Prioritising effectively across a range of demands, Managing and adapting to change.
• Keeping vulnerable people safe - To observe, assess and monitor the health, development and emotional well-being of parents and children, by promoting high standards of physical care, hygiene and safety in order to provide education and guidance to families supporting the best possible outcome from their parenting assessment.
• Dotting the I's and crossing the T's - Completing nightly tasks consistent with the smooth running of the centre, such as handover, case recording, risk assessments, ensuring all information is recorded appropriately and accurately.
• Making a house a home - To contribute to the housekeeping and administration duties of the Family Centre, including the cleaning and general household upkeep in order to ensure a welcoming and homely environment for the families in our care.
• Teamwork makes the dream work - Working as part of a well skilled, compact, specialist workforce with fantastic support and development.
• Developing your skills - Committing to growth and development within your role including undertaking our industry recognised RiiSE training specialising in the delivery of trauma informed responses through the individualised use of therapeutic strategy, ensuring individuals are supported appropriately during times of crisis.

The shift pattern is a 3 week rolling rota. The working hours include: long days 7am - 10:30pm, AM shift: 7am - 2:30pm, PM shift 2:30pm - 10:30pm. The working week is 37.5 hours.

All candidates must have a full driving license and have access to the use of a car. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). This disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways.

Desirable…. But Not Essential Whilst we value the knowledge and understanding that experience and qualifications can bring, we also know that some of our best people have come to us from unrelated backgrounds. These people already held our core values at heart, and with the dedication of our amazing in-house training and development team, we have supported the rest!

• NVQ 2 in health and social care or another relevant subject

• Exciting Opportunities:
  Participate in free staff lotteries with amazing prizes, such as £1000 holiday vouchers, weekends away, luxury hampers, £1000 fostering referral scheme and vouchers. Experience a workplace that celebrates your contributions.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Enjoy a Holiday Accrual Scheme, an extra day of annual leave as a ‘wellbeing day’ and the option to purchase additional holidays (up to 5 days). We value your time and offer flexibility to accommodate your existing commitments.
• Health and Support:
  Benefit from Simply Health, our health cash plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Scheme, providing emergency…