JOB VACANCY: Home Start Oxford – Senior Family Support Worker (p/t)
January 15, 2025
At Home-Start Oxford we make a big impact for families in the local area. We’re seeking a dynamic individual who shares our passion for supporting parents and young children. In this role you will engage directly with families, from the initial visit all the way through to the end visit, providing holistic support to families with young children, for a wide range of needs. The Senior Family Support Worker will tend to support families facing more complex circumstances. This might include factors like disability or emerging additional needs, multi-agency support, or a history of domestic abuse. You will play a crucial part in assisting parents as they navigate the challenges of family life. This will involve listening to parents, building on their strengths, and helping them access activities or help to improve family life. Additionally, you will work with the children, engaging in activities that foster their development and model positive play behaviours. Through role modelling and direct interaction, you will help create a nurturing environment that encourages both parental confidence and child growth. You will play a crucial part in offering and developing resources tailored to their needs. As well as offering practical support, a key aspect of the role is building trusting relationships. This position offers a meaningful chance to make a positive impact when families need it the most. Our ideal candidate will: Have
experience
working in a family support role Have
safeguarding
experience Have a
strong understanding of the needs of families with young children Have
knowledge or experience of supporting children’s early learning and development Be able to
work collaboratively
and
build positive relationships
with a variety of people and organisations Be able to
put people at ease
and embody the Home-Start ethos of no judgement and #RealLifeParenting. Hours of work:
24 hours per week Salary:
£29,572 (FTE), pro-rata for part-time hours, actual salary £19,182 We believe that diversity in the workplace enables us to create a relevant, innovative and effective organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates with diverse life experience. We are committed to recruitment that is fair and free from bias. Home-Start Oxford is a Disability Confident Employer. Please get in touch if you require this information in an alternative format, or to discuss an alternative form of application or other forms of reasonable adjustment. We are committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment, and we ensure it is reflected in our recruitment and selection practices. Application pack:
Download a job pack from
www.homestartoxford.org.uk . Please note that as part of our commitment to safer recruitment practice, applications must be made using the application form – CVs will not be accepted. Closing date:
Midday on Monday 3rd February.
With interviews expected to take place on Thursday 13th February. We offer flexible working, 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata), and matched employer and employee contributions to a pension scheme (up to 5%). We guarantee that you’ll be working with incredibly friendly and committed colleagues. This post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We are a certified Oxford Living Wage employer.
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January 15, 2025
At Home-Start Oxford we make a big impact for families in the local area. We’re seeking a dynamic individual who shares our passion for supporting parents and young children. In this role you will engage directly with families, from the initial visit all the way through to the end visit, providing holistic support to families with young children, for a wide range of needs. The Senior Family Support Worker will tend to support families facing more complex circumstances. This might include factors like disability or emerging additional needs, multi-agency support, or a history of domestic abuse. You will play a crucial part in assisting parents as they navigate the challenges of family life. This will involve listening to parents, building on their strengths, and helping them access activities or help to improve family life. Additionally, you will work with the children, engaging in activities that foster their development and model positive play behaviours. Through role modelling and direct interaction, you will help create a nurturing environment that encourages both parental confidence and child growth. You will play a crucial part in offering and developing resources tailored to their needs. As well as offering practical support, a key aspect of the role is building trusting relationships. This position offers a meaningful chance to make a positive impact when families need it the most. Our ideal candidate will: Have
experience
working in a family support role Have
safeguarding
experience Have a
strong understanding of the needs of families with young children Have
knowledge or experience of supporting children’s early learning and development Be able to
work collaboratively
and
build positive relationships
with a variety of people and organisations Be able to
put people at ease
and embody the Home-Start ethos of no judgement and #RealLifeParenting. Hours of work:
24 hours per week Salary:
£29,572 (FTE), pro-rata for part-time hours, actual salary £19,182 We believe that diversity in the workplace enables us to create a relevant, innovative and effective organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates with diverse life experience. We are committed to recruitment that is fair and free from bias. Home-Start Oxford is a Disability Confident Employer. Please get in touch if you require this information in an alternative format, or to discuss an alternative form of application or other forms of reasonable adjustment. We are committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment, and we ensure it is reflected in our recruitment and selection practices. Application pack:
Download a job pack from
www.homestartoxford.org.uk . Please note that as part of our commitment to safer recruitment practice, applications must be made using the application form – CVs will not be accepted. Closing date:
Midday on Monday 3rd February.
With interviews expected to take place on Thursday 13th February. We offer flexible working, 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata), and matched employer and employee contributions to a pension scheme (up to 5%). We guarantee that you’ll be working with incredibly friendly and committed colleagues. This post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We are a certified Oxford Living Wage employer.
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