Family Assessment Worker - Nights

Family Assessment Worker - Nights

Job Type: Full-time
Salary:
Circa £26,150 DOE

First Blue Family Assessment is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Assessment Worker to join our team at a Residential Family Centre based in Stafford. Our Family Assessment Workers will provide a range of support services to families residing in the centre, with the aim of promoting their well‑being, enhancing family dynamics, and facilitating their successful transition to independent living.

• Competitive pay
• Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third
• Access to employee wellbeing programme
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years service

• Engage with families in a compassionate and non‑judgemental manner, building rapport and trust to establish positive working relationships.
• Provide practical and emotional support to families, offering guidance on parenting skills, child development, budgeting, and navigating community resources.
• Assess and address potential safeguarding concerns, reporting any instances of abuse or neglect and ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Implement activities and interventions in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Family Residential Centres to promote the well‑being and development of families.
• Facilitate parent‑child interaction sessions, promote positive parenting techniques, and enhance family communication.
• Support families in accessing education, employment, and training opportunities to enhance their overall self‑sufficiency.
• Assist families in developing essential life skills, including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Collaborate with external agencies and community partners to coordinate additional support services such as counselling, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of all interactions, assessments, interventions, and related documentation in adherence to confidentiality and data protection guidelines.
• Attend regular team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development.
• Contribute to the positive and inclusive atmosphere within the Residential Family Assessment Centre, promoting a safe and supportive environment for families.

• Experience working with children and families is desirable.
• Passion to work with families and support positive parenting.
• Desire to improve family relationships and assist in building the foundations of a positive home environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Empathetic and able to support families through an assessment process.
• Computer literate and able to work in a paperless environment.

If you would like to work for a professional and passionate company that has the interests of the people we support and employees at heart, and you have personal passion and drive to make a difference to the lives of children and young people, please apply today!

First Blue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.