BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across UK.

 

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Support Worker to join the Disability Team. The successful candidate will provide practical, emotional, and person-centred support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families, helping them access appropriate services, improve their wellbeing, and achieve positive outcomes.

 

Responsibilities for Family Support Worker:

·         Provide direct support and intervention to vulnerable children, young people, and their families.

·         Build positive, trusting relationships with families to assess their needs and deliver tailored support.

·         Work with children and young people with disabilities and additional needs, promoting independence, inclusion, and wellbeing.

·         Carry out home visits, family assessments, and welfare checks to identify areas where support is required.

·         Develop, implement, and review individual family support plans to meet identified needs.

·         Support parents and carers by providing practical guidance, emotional support, and signposting to appropriate services.

·         Advocate on behalf of families to ensure they can access education, healthcare, housing, financial assistance, respite services, and community resources.

·         Work collaboratively with social workers, schools, health professionals, therapists, and other multi-agency partners.

·         Participate in child protection meetings, reviews, and multi-agency planning meetings where required.

·         Monitor and evaluate the progress of families, adapting support plans as necessary.

·         Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of children and vulnerable adults at all times.

·         Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely case records, reports, and documentation in accordance with organisational policies.

·         Carry out risk assessments and follow lone-working and health and safety procedures.

·         Encourage positive parenting, family resilience, and independence through strengths-based approaches.

·         Keep up to date with relevant legislation, safeguarding guidance, and best practice relating to children with disabilities.

 

Requirements for Family Support Worker:

·         Experience of working directly with vulnerable children, young people, and families.

·         Experience or a good understanding of supporting children and young people with disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, or additional needs.

·         Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures, and relevant statutory guidance.

·         Experience of carrying out assessments, support planning, and reviewing outcomes.

·         Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and professionals from a range of backgrounds.

·         Enhanced DBS

 

Working pattern: 2-3 days in the office including visits to families