Family Support Worker
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Family Support Worker
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting Family Support Workers across Greater Manchester and Merseyside. This rewarding role involves providing practical help and respite to families caring for children with complex needs, heart conditions, or feeding issues. Previous experience with disabled children is essential. Apply now via the online form.
About the Role
As a Family Support Worker at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will support children and their families with personal care, community access, overnight supervision, and monitoring health. You will work flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnight, and weekends.
Key Responsibilities
- Personal Care
- Support accessing the community
- Overnight supervision and care
- Managing risk
- Supporting parents to take a break
- Monitoring overall health and well-being of the child
- Play
Training Provided
- Basic Life Support
- Speech and Language
- Nutrition
- Gastrostomy Care
- Cardiac Care
- Moving and Handling
- Infection Control
- Play Therapy
- Level 2 Child Protection (Online Course)
- Duty Prevent (Online Course)
- Safeguarding Disabled Children (Online Course)
Requirements
- Previous experience as a care assistant with disabled children is essential
- Must provide details of 2 referees
- Vaccination record from GP within 21 days
- Head shot photo within 7 days
- Criminal Records Disclosure (DBS) within 7 days
How to Apply
Complete the online application form on the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website. For more information, visit the home support service page.