Family Practitioner - Derby

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:

• Family Assessment
• 16+ Supported Living
• Learning Disabilities

All of our services are designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families.

Our Mission

At ProgressiveCare, 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 care and support.

Your Role as a Support Worker within Family Assessment

• Conduct assessments to help families develop and maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
• Safeguard children and parents through continuous assessment and planning.
• Build trusting relationships with families, offering ongoing guidance and encouragement.
• Support parents to reach their full potential, enabling them to provide care that meets a “good enough” standard.
• Deliver daily support, offer crisis management, and assist in the development of parenting skills.
• Mentor and advise parents to help them build long‑term stability and resilience.
• Monitor and observe parent‑child interactions, contributing to healthy attachment and child development.
• Engage in activities that strengthen family bonds and promote positive behaviour.
• Maintain clear, comprehensive written records of observations, family goals, and documentation.
• Advocate for families by working with community resources and professional services.
• Operate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with a high level of emotional awareness.
• Handle 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.
• Prioritise the safety and well‑being of children.
• Nurturing and supportive, with effective mentoring skills.
• Experience 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 act in a professional manner, and stay calm under pressure.

What We Offer

• Structured Salary Grades that reflect your experience and qualifications.
• Pay Structures at the forefront of National Pay Standards.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression pathways:
• Support Worker
• Senior Support Worker
• Team Leader
• Deputy Manager
• Registered Manager
• Service Manager
• Full induction programme before you start.
• Service‑specific training to refine and enhance your skills.
• Fully funded training and qualifications through our nationally accredited training centre.
• Access to excellent employee benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Strong management support and supervision.

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