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
ABA Support Workers / Carers for Autistic Adult – Full-Time (2:1 Care) Location: East London – Newham Start Date: Immediate Hours: Full-time, rota-based (day shifts varying lengths between 9am-9pm) Pay: Competitive hourly rate (on self employed basis) About the Role: We are urgently looking for reliable and compassionate ABA-trained carers/support workers to join the dedicated care team supporting Zak, a 23-year-old autistic woman living in Newham with her family. Zak is bright, sensitive, and happiest in a calm, structured, and respectful environment. The role focuses on using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and positive behaviour support to help her learn, stay engaged, and enjoy daily life. You will work as part of a 2:1 team at home and 3:1 when out for walks, supporting her round the clock, including personal hygiene and domestic chores in relation to caring for Zak. Requirements: • Experience with autism or learning disabilities (ABA experience essential)., • Kind, patient, and reliable with a calm presence., • Able to work in a structured team environment., • She struggles to tolerate extensive piercings, body tattoos etc, • Must have the right to work in the UK and pass a DBS check., • Available to start immediately