Family Support Worker
8 days ago
Barnet
Family Support Worker Location: Hendon, London Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Salary: £13.50 – £14.50 per hour, depending on experience We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Family Support Worker to join a 4-bed assessment unit in Hendon. This is a full-time role supporting residents during a structured 12-week assessment period. As a Family Support Worker, you will help provide a safe, supportive, and professional environment for young mothers and families who may be experiencing complex needs, including domestic abuse, substance misuse, and parenting-related challenges. The Family Support Worker role is ideal for someone with experience in supported housing, social care, family support, youth work, or a similar setting. About the Service Our client’s service includes: • A 4-bed assessment unit based in Hendon, • 12-week assessment placements, • Support for residents with complex needs, • Work with young mothers and families, • Observations and reports that contribute to social worker assessments Key Responsibilities As a Family Support Worker, you will: • Support residents throughout their 12-week assessment placement, • Help maintain a safe, stable, and respectful living environment, • Work with residents affected by domestic abuse, substance misuse, and other challenges, • Observe and record residents’ progress, behaviour, and day-to-day routines, • Complete accurate daily notes, incident records, and professional reports, • Share relevant information with the wider team to support assessments, • Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately, • Encourage residents to engage positively with support plans and routines, • Work as part of a team to promote positive outcomes About You Our client is looking for a Family Support Worker who is: • Experienced in supported housing, social care, family support, youth work, or a similar setting, • Confident writing clear, factual, and professional records, • Calm and professional when managing challenging situations, • Understanding of safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable families, • Compassionate, reliable, and able to build positive working relationships, • Able to work well as part of a team, • Committed to maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality What’s on Offer • Full-time role, 40 hours per week, • £13.50 – £14.50 per hour, depending on experience, • Meaningful work supporting vulnerable residents, • Supportive working environment, • Opportunity to contribute to assessments used by social workers and other professionals How to Apply Please apply