Family Support Worker - Children In Care Team in Darlington, County Durham

Job Title: Family Support Worker – Children in Care Team
Specialism: Unqualified Social Worker
Location: Darlington, UK
Salary: £17.82 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Family Support Worker within the Children in Care Team in Darlington, earning £17.82 per hour. This ongoing opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing a rewarding chance to support children and young people in care while helping to promote stability, positive relationships, and successful outcomes. Working alongside social workers, foster carers, residential providers, and partner agencies, you will play a vital role in ensuring children and young people receive the support they need to thrive.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle, whether you prefer flexibility or full-time stability.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £17.82 per hour, recognising the valuable contribution you make to children's lives.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience, training, and development opportunities to strengthen your career prospects.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals in a collaborative and supportive setting.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility that helps you balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people in care.

What you will do

• Placement Stability: Support children and young people in care to maintain stable placements and develop positive relationships with carers and family members where appropriate.
• Direct Work: Undertake direct work with children and young people, ensuring their views, wishes, and feelings are central to planning and decision-making.
• Family Time Support: Assist with arranging and supporting family time sessions and contact arrangements.
• Life Story Work: Contribute to life story work and identity-based interventions that help children understand their experiences and personal histories.
• Relationship Building: Develop positive, trusting relationships with children and young people to support their wellbeing and development.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate effectively with social workers, foster carers, residential providers, schools, and partner agencies.
• Early Intervention: Identify and respond to emerging issues before they escalate into placement difficulties or disruptions.
• Practical Support: Provide practical and emotional support that promotes resilience, confidence, and positive outcomes.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records of work undertaken and outcomes achieved.
• Support Care Planning: Enable social workers to focus on statutory responsibilities by delivering consistent relationship-based support and interventions.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience working with children, young people, families, or vulnerable individuals within social care, education, youth work, residential care, or a related setting.
• Child-Centred Approach: A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people in care.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Relationship Building: Ability to establish positive and trusting relationships with children, young people, and professionals.
• Safeguarding Knowledge: Understanding of safeguarding principles and child-centred practice.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Organisational Skills: Strong time management and record-keeping abilities.
• Flexibility: Adaptable approach to meeting the needs of children, young people, and the service.

Why Darlington

Darlington offers a welcoming community, rich heritage, and excellent quality of life. Combining historic charm with modern amenities, the town provides outstanding transport links, attractive green spaces, and a vibrant local culture. Its friendly atmosphere and strong community spirit make Darlington an excellent place to build a rewarding career while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.

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Take the next step in your career and join the Children in Care Team in Darlington as a Family Support Worker with Sanctuary Personnel.