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
We are a Bangladeshi Muslim family with a beautiful, active one-year-old boy. As parents, we’re deeply committed to raising him with excellence in both Deen and Dunya. strong in his faith, fluent in Arabic, emotionally intelligent, and physically capable. Our dream is to nurture him into a leader of khayr, grounded in Tawheed, Prophetic character, and a love for learning. Our home is loving, purposeful, and faith-driven. We value adab, calm routines, creativity, and outdoor play. We’re looking for someone who can become an extension of our family, helping him flourish through language-rich play, care, and spiritually grounded guidance. Location: Dagenham, London, RM9 Monday to Friday, Full-Time Start Date: ASAP About the Role: We are a loving Muslim family seeking a full time or part time carer to nurture our one-year-old son during his most formative years. This is more than a childcare role, it’s a chance to become a trusted guide in a young boy’s early journey of faith, language, and character. Your mission will be to create a warm, structured, and spiritually uplifting environment where Arabic is spoken naturally Your Core Responsibilities: - Daily care and nurturing of our son in a safe, loving environment - Arabic immersion through play, daily routines, conversation, stories, songs, and books - Support the development of Islamic manners, dua, cleanliness, and basic routines - Design age-appropriate activities that promote his emotional, physical, and cognitive growth - Encourage outdoor exploration, nature walks, and physical play - Communicate daily with parents about milestones and development - Respect the rhythm of our home and values We’re Looking for Someone Who Is: - Fluent in Arabic - Naturally warm, gentle, and nurturing with babies/toddlers - Passionate about early childhood development and - Trustworthy, organised, and committed to consistency - Ideally has experience in nannying, childcare, or education (not essential) - First aid trained (or willing to be) - Enhanced DBS checked or willing to undergo one What We Offer: - A long-term, meaningful role in a home filled with love and purpose - Competitive salary with growth potential - Paid holidays and Eid time off - Budget for books and learning resources - Option for professional development training - A respectful and uplifting working relationship with involved parents - Potential long-term opportunity to grow with the family in education or homeschooling roles