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Family Support Worker

Job Description

Make a Lasting Difference: Family Support Worker in Stoke-on-Trent

Are you passionate about empowering families and improving the lives of children?

We're seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join Stoke-On-Trent City Council. In this pivotal role, you'll use the Thrive Framework to guide families through challenges, build strong relationships, and create lasting positive change.

Pay: £16.08 per hour

Location: Civic Centre, Stoke

Contract: 9 Months plus ongoing

You'll make a difference by:

  • Leading holistic assessments and co-creating support plans with families.
  • Collaborating with various partners to ensure families receive the right help at the right time.
  • Providing direct support to children and young people, informed by child development expertise.
  • Equipping parents with evidence-based strategies to enhance their parenting skills.
  • Working within a multi-agency framework to safeguard children and young people.

To be successful, you'll have:

  • A Level 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning & Development, or Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
  • A full UK Driving Licence
  • In-depth knowledge of frameworks like the Supporting Families Programme and child safeguarding procedures.
  • Experience working with vulnerable families in a collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with people from all backgrounds.
  • A child-centered approach and a passion for helping families thrive.

If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email me at kat.shah@servicecare.org.uk.

Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:

  • A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
  • Excellent rates of pay
  • Payroll service twice a week

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.