Community Family Support Worker - Evenings and weekends

Job Title: Family Support Worker (Part-Time, Flexible Hours Agency Role)You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.Location: Portsmouth and surrounding areasContract Type: Part-Time, Flexible (Evenings, Weekends, and School Holidays)Salary: 13 17 per hourEmployer: Agency role with Joneshouse RecruitmentReporting to: Family Services Team Leader / Social Work ManagerJoin Our Team as a Part-Time Family Support Worker Were currently recruiting Part-Time Family Support Workers to join our pool of flexible agency staff at Joneshouse Recruitment . This is a highly rewarding role providing support to families in the Portsmouth area.Whether youre an experienced Family Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Teacher, Foster Carer, Parenting Assessoror youve supported parents in similar roles (particularly around routines and boundaries)wed love to hear from you.This is a flexible, part-time position , ideal for those available during mornings, evenings, weekends, and school holidays . You will be engaged through Jonehouse Recruitment and placed with families who need your support most.About the Role You will deliver practical, compassionate, and targeted support to families facing emotional, financial, or situational challenges. The goal is to strengthen parental confidence, promote positive routines, and create nurturing home environments through strength-based, trauma-informed interventions.Key Responsibilities Support parents in confidently caring for their children and managing emotional developmentWork with the whole family to foster secure attachments and consistent routinesDeliver personalised, evidence-based parenting interventionsGuide families on behaviour management, boundaries, and child developmentConduct strength-based assessments and develop outcome-focused plansProvide practical help (e.g., daily routines, navigating services, attending appointments)Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concernsPromote resilience and long-term change in home environmentsPerson Specification Essential:Background in family support, outreach, education, fostering, or similar rolesExperience supporting parents in creating structure and routineUnderstanding of safeguarding, parenting support, and early help processesAbility to work respectfully and non-judgementally with diverse familiesConfident using trauma-informed, strength-based approachesStrong communication, time management, and record-keeping skillsDesirable:Relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Early Years)Experience delivering parenting programmes (e.g. Triple P, Solihull, Incredible Years)Familiarity with restorative and resilience-building approachesAdditional Information Travel to family homes and community settings is required you must be able to commute locally to PortsmouthEnhanced DBS clearance is essentialYou will be contracted as agency staff through Joneshouse RecruitmentInterested?If youre passionate about helping families thriveand want a part-time, flexible role where your skills truly make a differencewed love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-07-18