Family Group Support Worker

Recruiting Organisation: Home-Start CHAMS                           

Working hours: 5 hours per week [Friday mornings and some preparation time]

Salary: £2709 actual (£20,043 pro rata)
Location: Crawley

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. They offer support, friendship and practical help to prevent family crisis or breakdown via our trained volunteers and family groups.

They are looking for a person of warmth, creativity, flexibility and experience to assist at new family group aimed at supporting families who are seeking asylum in the UK and are currently living in temporary accommodation in Crawley. The post involves supporting the Senior Group Co-ordinator to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for children (aged 0-3) and their carers. The role involves setting up and clearing away of equipment, taking responsibility for overseeing children’s activities on the day, maintaining good working relationships with parents, volunteers and the Senior and working within the Home-Start ethos.

Personal parenting or other relevant experience is required, along with some knowledge of children’s development 0-5yrs. This is an exciting and rewarding role within a friendly and supportive team for the right person.

Contributory pension available. Mileage expenses will be covered.

Home-Start is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.  A DBS check is required.

Read More,  Download forms here – https://homestartchams.org.uk/vacancies/

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Liz Roe on 07905 545 582. Home-Start is committed to Equal Opportunities.

Closing Date: 12 Oct 2022, 5pm

Interview Date: 17 Oct 2022