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Family Support Worker
£24,400 per annum
Sittingbourne, Kent
Porchlight
Location: Swale
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,400 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 9am 4 February 2020
Interview date: 17 February 2020
The role: This role is in our family support team. You will provide practical and emotional support to families in Swale, helping them to overcome any difficulties they are facing. A big part of this role is helping young people become more resilient to challenges in their lives so they can achieve their full potential - whether that's in school, work or everyday life. By helping families to work on their strengths and address their needs, we give everyone the opportunity to become an active and productive member of their community.
The role requires
-Good communication and people skills, especially with younger people
-Experience of working with families
-Experience of motivational interviewing
-A full driving licence and access to a car (subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Equality Act 2010)
Benefits: As a member of the Porchlight team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
-free life insurance
-flexible working hours
-25 days holiday per year (increasing to 30 days after 5 years service) pro rata
-Porchlight pension scheme
To apply, please visit https://www.porchlight.org.uk/about/our-people/jobs/family-support-worker-swale where you can download an application form
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