Support Worker - Family Specialist

Location: Gloucestershire (with the option to work a mix of hybrid home/office/client working)
Contract Type: 12 month fixed term, with possibility to extend.
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday.
Salary: £23,800 per annum
Benefits: Holiday that increases with your length of service (up to 30 days, plus bank holidays)-Enhanced pension and sickness pay-Life insurance-Access to health and wellbeing services, a benefits platform offering discounts on holiday, gym memberships, supermarket shopping and more

Are you looking for a role with autonomy and variety whilst making a difference in families' lives?

Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.

Our client have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Family Support Specialist to join their Family Services team working in Gloucestershire working Full-time for 37.5 hours per week.

No two working days will ever be the same.

Role Responsibilities

Your role will involve supporting children, young people, and families to achieve their goals. You will thrive at building relationships, be it with those you are supporting or with their network of partner agencies. Managing a busy caseload that will require you to have strong organisational and time management skills.

As a Family Support Worker in Gloucestershire, you will be providing mentoring to children, working with parents to establish routines and structures, role modelling positive interactions, guiding healthy lifestyles, and working alongside other professionals to offer a holistic approach.

You will be providing support through visiting people in their own homes, working in schools or other community settings, running parenting groups, or helping families to access groups in the community.

Requirements

• You will have worked in this role previously or have transferrable skills from other positions. Your personal values and experiences will enrich your ability to support.
• You will be required to travel within your designated area of work therefore a full driver’s licence and your own transport are essential.
• The service operates primarily between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, and we are able to discuss flexible working for applicants to meet a healthy work life balance.
• You'll be set up so you can do a mix of home working and in your locality office.
• If you are empathetic, driven, embrace opportunities and are willing to learn and reflect, we want to hear from you, to help us continue to achieve our vision and purpose.
• Benefitting from monthly 1-2-1 supervision, a designated training pathway, and working with a knowledgeable, experienced, and supportive team, you'll have all you need to develop within your role.

Interested? Then they'd love to have a chat.

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals and values, they encourage you to apply. Click the

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About The Organisation

Established in 1989, they are a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. They are driven by their values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families they serve. Their supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, they've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.

Why choose them

• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
• Excellent training and support to help you excel in your role.
• A voice in various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
• Access to a Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.

Are Your Values Aligned with Theirs?

• They look for staff who embody their SPIRIT values:
• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
• Demonstrate personal and professional pride.
• Integrity is everything.
• Reflect and learn.
• Continuous improvement.
• Take your best self wherever you go.

Closing Date: 1st April 2024 - They reserve the right to close the job advert early if needed.
Interview Date: 10th April 2024

They are an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

You may also have experience in the following: Family Support Worker, Support Specialist, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Complex Needs, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc

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