Support Worker

Focus Findings is recruiting full- and part-time Family Support Workers in Basildon, Harlow, Chelmsford, Southend-on-sea, Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea and surrounding areas. Job Description for Family Support Worker Family support workers help families with long and short-term difficulties. The main duties of the role would include: - Work one-on-one with vulnerable families to reduce inequalities between those in greatest need and their peers. - Facilitating the delivery of targeted support groups and parenting programmes. - Competently and accurately record observations on case management systems with an awareness that the information you supply may be used in legal proceedings. In addition, candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of: - Working with parents with specific vulnerabilities that impact their child/ren; including (but not limited to); low income, domestic abuse, substance misuse, anti-social and criminal behaviour, and transient families. - Assessing complex safeguarding and welfare issues for children and vulnerable adults. - Support to families with children with additional needs - Respite care for families with children with additional needs - Child development across the ages, with a particular emphasis on children with additional needs, disabilities, specific educational needs, adult and child mental health, and those with protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. - Evidence-based practice and the ability to apply this to inform practice. What we look for: - Driver's license and a vehicle - Caring and empathetic attitude - Good communication skills - Willingness to learn - Self-motivated, well organized & reliable

o Job Summary o We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Support Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient office operations. o Responsibilities o Follow up on any outstanding information on our online portals such as STAXO and others o Assist with administrative duties such as filing, scanning, and organising documents with staff files o Booking in for new staff as we are expanding our recruitment with opening new children’s homes across London o Handle phone calls with professionalism and excellent phone etiquette when chasing outstanding payments with Local Authorities o Follow up on requested from Team Leaders about allocating relevant training to staff through our training hub portal o Support office operations by performing tasks using QuickBooks and uploading all staff expenses and receipts o Support the team in collating hours for staff and making sure payroll is submitted on time every month o Skills o - Proficient in data entry and administrative tasks o - Strong typing skills o - Familiarity with computerised systems and software like QuickBooks o Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills o Knowledge of clerical and office procedures o Organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively o If you possess these skills and are looking to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for the Business Support position.