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Family Practitioner - Wigan
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Family Practitioner (Support Worker) – Family Assessment Role
Location: National Employment Type: Permanent About the Organisation
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 allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, multi-disciplinary teams.
Services We Provide
We offer a range of evidence-based services, including:
- Family Assessment
- Children’s Residential Care
- 16+ Supported Living
- Learning Disabilities
Our mission is to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families.
Our Mission
At Progressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centred approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we support.
The Role
Job Title: Support Worker (Family Assessment) Core Purpose: To conduct family assessments, safeguard children and parents, and build nurturing environments through collaborative, empowering support.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments to help families develop and maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
- Safeguard children and parents through continuous assessment, planning, and intervention.
- Build trusting relationships with families, offering ongoing guidance, encouragement, and crisis management.
- Support parents to reach their full potential, enabling them to provide care that meets a "good enough standard".
- Deliver daily practical support, including crisis intervention and parenting skill development.
- Mentor and advise parents to build long-term stability and resilience.
- Monitor and observe parent-child interactions, contributing to healthy attachment and child development.
- Engage in family therapy and activities that strengthen bonds and promote positive behaviour.
- Maintain clear, comprehensive written records of observations, family goals, and documentation.
- Advocate for families, collaborating with community resources and professional services.
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, demonstrating emotional resilience and adaptability.
- Prioritise a child-focused approach while handling challenges with compassion and professionalism.
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Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Preferred: Level 3 Children & Young People’s Workforce Diploma (though full training provided).
- Experience working with families in residential or supported environments.
- A genuine passion for helping others with a commitment to social care and family support.
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) with excellent literacy and organisational abilities.
- Patient, empathetic, and understanding of the complex issues families may face.
- Child-focused mindset, prioritising safety and well-being at all times.
- Nurturing, supportive, and effective mentoring skills with families.
- Experience in safeguarding and creating safe, stable environments.
- Self-motivated, able to work under pressure, and adaptable to change.
- Transferable skills from professional (e.g., health, education) or personal experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Professional demeanour with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
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Benefits & Opportunities
1. Excellent Pay & Rewards
- Structured salary grades that reflect experience and qualifications, aligned with national pay standards.
- Fair and competitive compensation package.
2. Career Progression & Development
We offer clear growth pathways, including:
- Support Worker → Senior Support Worker → Team Leader → Deputy Manager → Registered Manager → Service Manager.
3. Comprehensive Training & Qualifications
- Full induction programme before starting.
- Service-specific training (emergency care, safeguarding, mental health awareness).
- Fully funded training through our nationally accredited training centre (e.g., safeguarding qualifications).
4. Wellbeing & Work Environment
- Access to employee support, mental health resources, and personal development programmes.
- Strong managerial support, with structured supervision to encourage confidence and growth.
Next Steps
Ready to make a real difference? Talk to our Talent Team today and join the Progressive Care community.
Additional Information
- Enhanced DBS check required for all roles.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role—applicants must have right to work in the UK.
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