Current Vacancies
Family Support Worker (Specialism Children & Young People)
37.5 hours per week (25 days annual leave)
(However we are open to consider Term time plus 4 weeks if this option is more suitable to the right candidate )
We are looking for a Family Support Worker to support and work closely with children, young people and the whole family. The main aim of this role is to enable children and young people from families experiencing multiple disadvantages to participate in a range of activities and services to help overcome barriers to attainment and social wellbeing. These activities and services will help raise children and young people’s self-esteem, skills and aspirations while addressing confidence issues that stop them achieving their potential.
This role will include working with parents’ developing their ability to communicate with their child which in turn can improve relationships and support development. By working with and supporting families, parents/carers and partner organisations you will promote the engagement of the child’s learning, development and wellbeing and to contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of information.
The ideal candidate will have a good level of English and Math who has been educated to level 3 or equivalent with relevant qualifications and/or experience working with, carers, children, young people, parents and the local community with knowledge and understanding of how to respond to a diversity of needs and backgrounds and have good communication and IT skills.
The closing date for the job application is Sunday 17th October 2021. Interviews will take place on Monday 25th October 2021. For further information please contact Linda on Tel: 07970498966
Full Job description and Person Specification: Family Support Worker Specialism Children & Young people Job & Person Specification
Interested candidates should download the application form below and send the completed document to Linda Jeeves CHEXS Office Manager: lindaJ@chexs.co.uk
CHEXS Application Form Family Support Worker (Specialism Children & Young People)
CHEXS is committed to safeguarding children and venerable adults. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS CHECK) Please refer to our Policy on The Secure Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information
We aim to create a united community working together with a sense of belief and ownership tackling local issues and improving community relationships
We want to help people have a better home life through improved communication, relationships and life skills for the whole family
We engage children & young people in positive activities within the community, to help raise self-esteem, confidence and aspirations whilst developing vital life skills.
We work tirelessly to make a difference and our focus is always to put families’ and communities’ best interests at the heart of everything we do.
We endeavour to ensure that CHEXS’ diligence, passion, professionalism, enthusiasm, loyalty and local knowledge provides support for all the families and local communities that we serve.
