Family Support Assistant

We are working closely with local authority in Slough  to assist with the appointment of a Family Support Assistant , on a 2-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay : £13.97- £18.25 per hour

Summary:

The Family Support Assistant plays a key role in supporting children, young people, and their families to improve educational outcomes, wellbeing, and access to services. Working within Children's Services and Family Hub settings, the post holder provides practical support, guidance, and early intervention services to families, helping them overcome barriers to learning, development, attendance, and engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Provide advice, guidance, and practical support to children, young people, parents, and carers accessing Family Hub and Children's Services provision.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with families to identify needs and promote engagement with education and support services.
• Plan, organise, and facilitate educational, developmental, and parenting support sessions for children, young people, and families.
• Support integrated service delivery and promote information sharing in accordance with safeguarding and data protection requirements.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Early Years, Education, Childcare, Family Support, Children's Services, or a related field.
• Relevant qualification supporting work with children, young people, or families.

Essentials :

• Experience working with children, young people, parents, or families in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Experience delivering engaging educational, developmental, or recreational activities.
• Experience supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Understanding of factors affecting children's educational attainment, wellbeing, and life opportunities.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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