AddressHours 37.5 hours per week
Location Worcester
Salary £26,597 per annum
Emerging Futures (EF) works across the country to support people affected by homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. Our greatest resource is our people, so we also offer generous annual leave, pension, employee assistance programme and other benefits.
About the role
As a Family Worker, you will lead on the recruitment, training, deployment and supervision of a team of volunteer Family Coaches across the service.
With this team, you will deliver the Foundations of Family programme which aims to provide loved ones with a toolkit to increase understanding and promote resilience and wellbeing. You will also provide individual support to family members accessing the service.
You will be responsible for delivering an effective Family Support provision that helps to achieve a range of priority outcomes across health, social care, and broader community and wellbeing agendas.
About you
- You have some experience of supporting others in a person-centred way but we will provide you with the knowledge and training you need to work with family members and loved ones.
- You are a problem solver who likes to see things through to the end.
- You have good interpersonal and listening skills.
- Patience and resilience come naturally to you, as this role can be emotive.
- Above all, you will be enthusiastic and have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
What do our staff say about working for us?
“My professional development is being addressed all the time. I have had so much training while I have been here.”
“We try to create an environment where it’s ok not to be ok. I feel very blessed to be part of this organisation.”
Interested?
For details on how to apply, head to https://www.emergingfutures.org.uk/jobs/family-worker-3/
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, we’d love to hear from you! Contact Abigail on 07958 913 318.
Closing date 11th March 2024
Anticipated interview dates 14th March 2024.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,597.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free or subsidised travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
