Family Support Worker – Knowsley, Merseyside Contract

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker (Supervised Contact) to join a well established team at Knowsley Councils Children's Services team. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for making a difference in the lives of families and children, offering critical support and supervised contact services in a caring and professional environment.

£18.22 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay
36 hours per week
8 Month Initial Contract with possibility of extension after this

Responsibilities:

Provide supervised contact sessions for families, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Facilitate positive interactions between family members while adhering to safeguarding policies.
Support children and families with their specific needs, helping to strengthen family relationships.
Record and report on interactions, providing accurate documentation for case reviews.
Work collaboratively with social workers, managers, and other team members to ensure effective service delivery.

Requirements:

Previous experience in social care, family support, or a related field (qualifications not required, but experience is essential).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with children and families effectively.
Strong organizational and documentation skills to manage reports and case notes accurately.
Knowledge of safeguarding practices and the ability to apply these principles during family sessions.

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If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on (phone number removed) or email me your CV – (url removed)

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.

The benefits of working with SCS:

A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
Exceptional referral bonuses – £250 per referral placed in to work!
An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge