A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Family Support Worker to join a Family Assessment Centre in Harlow, Essex. This is a vital role working directly with families to provide support, guidance, and high-quality assessments, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and child-centred environment.

The role:
•    Provide parenting support sessions to families and help them attend any relevant personal or specialist appointments.
•    Encourage parents to build key life skills and positive behaviours by observing, recording, and monitoring their interactions with their children, and sharing feedback with the Lead Assessment Social Worker.
•    Carry out additional tasks requested by the manager, social worker, or team leader to support the smooth running of the centre and the welfare of families — including practical duties such as cooking and cleaning.
•    Work collaboratively with other professionals and model effective behaviour management approaches, in line with Savannah Lodge’s policies for promoting positive behaviour in both parents and children.

About you:
•    Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards it. 
•    Experience with working with vulnerable children and adults is highly preferred but not essential as full training will be given
•    To work shift on a 24hr shift pattern which included working weekends and bank holidays.
•    Have business insurance on your car and be able to take families for appointments as and when needed.

What’s on offer:
•    Salary up to £13.50 per hour.
•    Annual leave entitlement

Recruitment timeline:
We are committed to appointing the most suitable candidate and therefore encourage early applications. The recruitment process will involve initial screening, followed by interviews for shortlisted applicants. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a completed application form.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Hasani on 01926695214 or email hasani@hamptonsresourcing.com

Hamptons is passionate about equality and is committed to developing an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant regardless of your individual needs. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.