Family Support Worker

Tender Healthcare Group is recruiting experienced and compassionate Family Therapeutic Support Workers to support children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and developmental needs across Sefton and surrounding areas including Bootle, Southport, Crosby, Formby, Maghull, Litherland, Waterloo, Netherton and Liverpool. This rewarding role is ideal for candidates with experience working with children and young people in a range of settings - School SEN, ADHD and autism support, mental health support work, family intervention, youth work or community outreach services. You will provide trauma-informed therapeutic support to children, young people and families experiencing complex challenges including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning disabilities, attachment difficulties, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), emotional dysregulation, PICA behaviours, smearing behaviours, self-injury, school refusal, absconding risks and family breakdown. As a Family Therapeutic Support Worker, you will work closely with families in the home and community to help children build trust, emotional safety, communication skills, independence and positive routines. The role requires patience, emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm during periods of distress or dysregulated behaviour. Key Responsibilities: Deliver person-centred therapeutic support within family homes, schools and community settings Support children with autism, trauma, learning disabilities and ..... full job details .....