Family Support Worker

at  Phoenix Futures

Family Support Worker based at HMP Wayland full time permanent contract 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 08.00-16.00
Starting salary of £24,250 rising yearly (inline with yearly appraisal process) to a maximum of £28,000.
Service Area
Norfolk & Suffolk Services
Town
thetford
Status
Full-time
Contract Type
Permanent
Total Salary Pro-Rata
£24,250
Posted Date
24/10/2024
Closing Date
10/11/2024
Vacancy Reference Number
3580

ABOUT YOU

To join us as a Family Support worker at HMP Wayland, you will need:

• Relevant experience of working in health and social care, ideally within the field of problematic substance use, mental health or another comparable field
• Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of the client and service
• Evidence of managing a busy caseload or tasks and excellent organisational skills
• To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word and be familiar with database management systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Have an understanding of complex issues presented by people entering custody
• Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn
• Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.
So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Family Support Worker, please get in touch or apply today.

As a family Support Worker, you will support our clients and their families to reach their goals and change their lives for the better. You will be part of a passionate and skilled team, contributing to the provision of tailored interventions and recovery approaches. Your main role will be to support the families of our clients who either have substance misuse issues themselves or who need support with the challenges of having a loved one in custody.
Part of your role will be to work with our clients to deliver specific tailor-made interventions around family relationships and relationship building.
You will be required to work directly with offenders delivering effective care-planned support using appropriate models, interventions, and approaches tailored to meet the individual needs of the client group. Previous experience of working within rehabilitation, treatment, and re-offending prevention services would be beneficial.