Family Support Worker in Sawbridgeworth

?? Family Support Worker Family Assessment Centre
?? Location: Sawbridgeworth, CM21
?? Pay: £12.50 £13.50 per hour
? Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Day shifts only)
?? Contract: Permanent Role

Are you passionate about supporting families and making a real difference in children\’s lives? We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join a dedicated team at a Family Assessment Centre in Sawbridgeworth (CM21).

This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with families during their assessment process, offering hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to help them move forward in a positive and safe environment.

?? Key Responsibilities:

• Support families with day-to-day routines and parenting tasks during assessments
• Build positive working relationships with parents to help them address challenges
• Provide practical advice and emotional support to both parents and children
• Contribute to and follow care plans to ensure children\’s safety and wellbeing
• Keep clear, accurate records and reports on family progress
• Work alongside other professionals such as social workers and healthcare staff
• Offer hands-on care and supervision, particularly with babies and toddlers

? What We are Looking For:

• Experience working with children, families, or in a childcare setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Calm, professional, and compassionate in challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential
• Passionate about making a positive impact on families\’ lives

The Family Assessment Centres focus on supporting parents in caring for their young children and building strong, healthy relationships. Much of this role involves hands on care with babies and toddlers, so experience in early years or similar is essential.

?? Please note: This role is not suitable for Skilled Workers.

?? For more information, please contact Emma Brown at Minerva Recruitment on 01206 584170 (Option 2) or email your CV to