Support Worker

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Family Support Workers

Looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make an impact? Whether you are an experienced worker OR are you looking to start a new career in health and social care? We're hiring Support Workers for our Family Assessment Centre in Derby!

Location:Derby DE23

Job Types:Full-Time (across a full rota pattern)

Salary:£27,120 £29,200 P.a (£12.00 - £13.00 P/hr)

Package is based on 40 hours per week and is inclusive of 4 sleep-ins per month

About Us:

Progressive Care is a leading national provider of Social Care services for Children & Families. Join our team and make a real difference in the lives of families in need.

With our clear Career Progression Pathways, we promote that every person that starts with us is supported and developed to progress reach their full potential, fromSupport Worker -> Team Leader -> Deputy Manager -> Registered Manager -> Service Manager.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary rates we use structured pay grades so salary is based on your training and experience

Career progression opportunities and clear development Pathways to Management

Comprehensive Induction and full training programme prior to starting in the Centre

An emphasis on Continued Personal Development with funded opportunities to achieve recognised qualifications, with support though our Accredited Training Centre

Company pension scheme

Travel expenses, Blue Light Card discounts and other benefits

Excellent Management Support and Supervision

The Role:

Supporting families experiencing a range of complex difficulties at a key time in their lives when they require intensive and round the clock support.

• Implementing parenting interventions and supporting parents to develop the skills necessary to rear their children, by encouraging, teaching and modelling
• Supporting families with daily living tasks, attending appointments and activities.

Having a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Support parents to reach their full potential in caring for their children

Our Ideal Candidate will:

Have a genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem

Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy

Stay calm under pressure and work flexibly

Work as part of a team - bringing energy and enthusiasm to the role

Either have their Level 3 Children Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent) OR is committed to working towards.

Be willing to learn and go the extra mile

Join us in supporting families and making a positive impact! Apply now and be part of our dedicated team!

Because of the nature of this work Progressive Care uses Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to make enhanced background checks on all persons hired.

Sponsorship will not be provided and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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