Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker £27,000 + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) and other excellent benefits This role covers London and South East including Greater London, Surrey and Sussex About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our London and South East Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the London and South East Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child or young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload. Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. Location: This role covers London and South East including Greater London, Surrey and Sussex What we''re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly ..... full job details .....