Multi-Site Children & 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 caring for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year.

Where and when do we need you?

Fair Ways are looking to recruit a team of flexible and adaptable Multi‑Site Children and Families Support Workers to provide full‑time relief cover across all our services. The successful candidates will work across multiple sites and will provide support to our services when they need it most. As part of our team, you will deliver the highest standards of care, protection and support to our children, young people and vulnerable adults across all of the different sectors of our organisation.

As

a Multi‑Site Children and Families Support Worker, you will be involved in a huge range of exciting and rewarding things whilst supporting in

• Residential Children’s Homes – Contributing towards the maintenance of a positive, safe and homely environment within our residential service, including the promotion of a warm and accepting atmosphere, where the safety and care of young people is paramount.
• Residential Family Centre – Observing, assessing, and monitoring the health, development and emotional well‑being of parents and children, by promoting high standards of physical care, hygiene and safety for residents.
• Fostering – Providing daytime and evening respite to Foster Carers by taking the child/young person into the community for 1:1 support sessions.
• Independent Supported Living – Encouraging the development of independent life skills for post‑16’s within a therapeutic caring environment. Interacting with young people and managing complex behaviours.
• Outreach – Providing flexible support in the family home and/or community to service users with disabilities, complex health needs and behaviours that challenge.
• Contact – Offers a safe and supervised environment allowing families to work towards re‑establishing relationships following a breakdown or separation.
• Education SEMH/ASD – Supporting the needs of our three specialist school sites, providing support to students both on‑site in lessons and off‑site in exciting activities.

This role is offered on a 37.5 hour per week basis and will be undertaken on a 6‑week rolling rota including weekends

The working location and pattern of this role will be responsive to meet the changing needs of each service. Our services are based around the Solent and also Wales. Rotations will be offered a minimum of 6 weeks in advance but are subject to change. One sleep per week will be expected as part of your role and additional sleeps will be agreed and paid in addition.

Mileage will be paid for travel undertaken as appropriate.

All candidates must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. 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!

• Previous experience of working with young people and/or adults with health/social care/educational needs.
• A Level 3 qualification in childcare, social care, or another related discipline.

Let us look after you!

At Fair Ways, we care about your well‑being, here is what we currently offer to our dedicated team:

• Exciting Opportunities:
  Participate in free staff lotteries with amazing prizes, such as £1000 holiday vouchers, weekends away, luxury…