Top Job Recruitment is currently looking for a Family Support Worker to work in a mother and baby Unit in Sandy, Bedfordshire.

This position is a full-time position at 37.5 hours a week consisting of 5-day shifts over the course of 7 days.  In addition to this, you will be required to work at least one night shift a week between the hours of 22.00-07.30.

Job Role

• Supporting mothers and babies within the service and working with them to learn basic life skills so they can work towards living independently.
• Work closely with other health care professionals such as social workers, health visitors, perinatal team, and others to provide the best support for the mothers and babies.
• Uphold strong safeguarding practices and principles to ensure the highest standards of care.
• Take active participation in the child in need or child protection conferences.
• Provide feedback to other healthcare professionals and the management team regarding service users and their progress while living at the unit.
• Plan activities and take part in house meetings and key work sessions.
• Take part in domestic duties and observations supporting the mothers with their day to day lives.
• Develop safe, professional, supportive, and nurturing relationships with the service users.

Requirements

• Level 3 in children and young people’s workforce or equivalent (or willing to work towards the qualification within 6 months of employment)
• Experience in contributing to support plans and observations.
• Working with children, young people, and their families.
• Report writing and presenting during reviews, inspections, and meetings.
• Knowledge and understanding of- Child Protection and Safeguarding Management.
• Good communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Chance to complete your level 3 in children and young people.
• Night shifts paid at £60 a night paid additionally (one per week)
• Progression within the role.
• £21,450.00 per annum and an additional £2880 with night shifts.

If you feel like this position would be good for you, please apply now!