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Family Practitioner – Support Worker (Family Assessment)
About Progressive Care
As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture enables us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams.
We provide a range of transformative services:
- Family Assessment
- Children’s Residential Care
- 16+ Supported Living
- Learning Disabilities Support
Our mission is rooted in trust, quality, and integrated care. Every service we deliver is designed to ensure safety, growth, and independence for those we support.
At Progressive Care, our approach blends professionalism with an unwavering commitment to the individual, prioritising consistency, meaningful impact, and long-term progress.
The Role: Support Worker (Family Assessment)
Your responsibilities include:
- Conducting family assessments to help build safe, nurturing environments
- Safeguarding children and parents through ongoing assessments and multi-agency planning
- Developing trusting, supportive relationships with families for sustainable growth
- Supporting parents to achieve parenting at least a “good enough standard”
- Providing daily support, crisis intervention, and parenting skill development
- Mentoring and advising parents to foster long-term stability, confidence, and resilience
- Monitoring parent-child interactions to encourage positive attachment and secure bonding
- Leading family-centred activities designed to strengthen relationships and promote behaviour change
- Maintaining clear, detailed records of assessments, observations, and plans
- Advocating for families, collaborating with community resources, schools, health services, and other professionals
- Working within a dynamic, emotionally demanding environment, requiring adaptability and emotional intelligence
- Addressing challenges with resilience, maintaining a child-first focus at all times
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Requirements & Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for a dedicated individual committed to making a difference in families’ lives. Key attributes include:
- Desirable: Level 3 Children & Young People’s Workforce Diploma (full training provided if applicable)
- Experience in residential orfamily-based support environments, as family support lip (support or tailored work)
- A genuine passion for helping and supporting others
- Strong verbal and written communication, with excellent literacy
- Patient, empathetic, and emotionally astute, able to navigate the complexities of family dynamics
- Safeguarding champion with a non-negotiable focus on child welfare and security in the home
- Nurturing and supportive, with mentoring and coaching skills
- Self-driven, with resilience and adaptability to shift in priorities and demands
- Interpersonal expertise to build trust with children, parents, and professionals across sectors
- Ability to stay calm under pressure, ensure confidentiality, and maintain professional standards
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To join us, you must hold the right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available). Due to the nature of our work, all successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Career Progression & Benefits
Salary & Recognition
- Aligned with national pay standards, reflecting your skills and qualifications
- Structured grades allow fair progression based on experience
Career Growth Pathways
We offer clear opportunities to develop and advance within progressive roles:
- Support Worker
- Senior Support Worker
- Team Leader
- Deputy Manager
- Registered Manager
- Service Manager
Full Training & Professional Development
- Comprehensive full induction program before commencing
- Tailored service-specific training, ensuring you can excel in your field
- Funding covering all approved nationally accredited courses or qualifications
Employee Wellbeing Program
- Tailored benefits to support your mental and physical health
- Personal development initiatives ensuring you thrive in a supportive environment
Culture & Support
- Strong leadership, providing consistent feedback and guidance
- Encouragement to explore new skills and range of opportunities
- Feeling valued and empowered to deliver exceptional care
Join Our Team Today.
Find out more and apply today by speaking to our Talent Team, or get a first look at our Progressive Care progamiding and culture by exploring our open roles.
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