Family Practitioner - Barnsley

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, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams.

We offer a range of services, including:

• Family Assessment
• Children's Residential
• 16+ Supported Living
• Learning Disabilities

All of our services are designed 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-centered approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support.

Role

Your role as a Support Worker within Family Assessment includes:

• Conducting assessments to help families develop and maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
• Safeguarding children and parents through continuous assessment and planning.
• Building trusting relationships with families, offering ongoing guidance and encouragement.
• Supporting parents to reach their full potential, enabling them to provide care that meets a good enough standard.
• Delivering daily support, offering crisis management, and assisting in the development of parenting skills.
• Mentoring and advising parents to help them build long-term stability and resilience.
• Monitoring and observing parent-child interactions, contributing to healthy attachment and child development.
• Engaging in activities that strengthen family bonds and promote positive behaviour.
• Maintaining clear, comprehensive written records of observations, family goals, and documentation.
• Advocating for families by working with community resources and professional services.
• Operating effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high level of emotional awareness.
• Handling challenges with resilience, adaptability, and a child-focused approach.

Requirements

• Level 3 Children & Young People’s Workforce Diploma is desirable, but not essential—full training provided.
• Experience working with families in a residential or supported environment.
• A genuine desire to help and support others, with a commitment to a career in supporting families.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with good literacy skills.
• Patient and empathetic towards the complex issues and challenges families may face.
• Prioritising the safety and well-being of children.
• Nurturing and supportive, with effective mentoring skills.
• Experienced in safeguarding and creating a safe, stable environment.
• Self-motivated, able to work well under pressure, and adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Able to apply transferable skills from relevant life or professional experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and professionals.
• Always acts in a professional manner and stays calm under pressure.

Benefits

• Excellent Pay & Rewards: We recognise your skills with structured salary grades that reflect your experience and qualifications. Our pay structures are at the forefront of national pay standards.
• Career Progression & Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression pathways creating opportunities from Support Worker to Registered Manager.
• Comprehensive Training & Qualifications: Full induction program before you start. Service specific training to refine and enhance your skills. We fully fund your training and qualifications through our nationally accredited training centre.
• Wellbeing Program: Access to excellent employee benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and personal development.
• A Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment: With strong management support and supervision, you will always have the guidance and encouragement that give you the tools and confidence to thrive in your role and career.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service for all hired personnel.