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We have a great exciting opportunity for a family support worker to join our new Keyworker service within our Children and Young people’s service.

The family support worker is part of the NHS long term plan to support with a joined up working and consistent approach for each child and young person, with the aim to help to reduce children and young people in crisis and to prevent admission or re-admission to hospital.

The service will aim to ensure that children, young people and their families get the help they need to navigate complex systems and are supported by someone that they have built a trusting rapport with.

A family support worker is someone who helps families in need of practical or emotional support, particularly when difficulties arise around parenting and the wellbeing of children, young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Family Support workers will engage with close family members/carers of CYP and support to improve parent/carers & families’ lived experience so that they can increase the skills, confidence and abilities of all family members to live their daily lives in a positive and safe way, that they feel listened to, informed and involved.

• To support parents/carers to understand, navigate, signposting and engaging to other services i.e. parents/carers forums, family support groups, learning programmes, short break provision, professionals through education, Health and Social care to ensure they are working together and providing the quality support to each child and young person

• As a genuine ambassador and role model for our organisation, you will bring our values to life and share our passion and commitment to always strive to find creative ways in making a difference.

• As a Family Support worker, you will play a pivotal role to ensure a whole family approach, to meet their needs, aspirations and outcomes for the children and young people

You will need to have experience of working with children, young people with learning disabilities and/or autism and their families.

A comprehensive understanding of the needs of people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism and their families as well as safeguarding.

You will be a driver with access to a vehicle and be prepared to travel.

There is an expectation that the working hours will be flexible, including the possibility of evenings and weekends contacts, as required by families.

You will be a positive role model and you will bring Affinity Trust’s values to life and share our passion and commitment to always strive to find creative ways to enrich the lives of those we support.

An Amazing Place to work

• This is the best job - You will not find a more interesting and rewarding job, you will be making a genuine difference to someone's life
• Our values drive everything we do
• You will get the opportunity to work with some great colleagues and work as “one team”

Rewards

• 33 days paid holiday per year (Inc. bank holidays) *pro rata for part time staff*
• Blue Light Card - All work and no play is not fun, so enjoy discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants, on travel and great days out, all provided at no cost to you
• Wagestream - An App that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, in advance of payday
• We will apply and pay for your DBS for you
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members

Development & Your Career

As a member of the Affinity Trust team you will have access to a wide variety of vocational learning and development opportunities from our industry leading L&D team.

We Value you

• You are so important to us & we want you to really feel like part of the team - from day 1 you’ll have supportive management & a Buddy who will show you the ropes. You’ll also have full access to our online wellbeing centre
• We recognise our amazing staff in our 6 monthly Affinity Star Awards
• We hope you stay part of Affinity Trust & we celebrate that with Long Service Awards
• Your wellbeing & happiness will always be a priority, so you can access an excellent wellbeing programme, plus resources and a wellbeing champions network
• If all the above wasn’t enough you will receive ‘Thank You’ gift vouchers, be part of regular engagement surveys, attend regular forum meetings and can contribute to the staff newsletter, and to hear about the amazing work of your colleagues and the achievements of the people we support

Everyone is welcome

We enjoy a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

As part of our commitment we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01844 267816 and we’ll get back to you

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Paul [email protected]

Affinity Trust are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check which will be provided by Affinity Trust.