Chichester Diocesan Association for Family Support Work are looking to appoint a Senior Family Support Practitioners working in Hastings, East Sussex. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join one of the oldest Children’s Charities in Sussex as a Senior Family Support Practitioner. Working with a wide range of families and children referrals are received from a broad spectrum of schools, voluntary and statutory agencies. 

Key responsibilities include; supervising a small team of family support practitioners, lead peer supervision sessions, monitor FSPs case load, identifying and managing own caseload, developing bespoke support services for each family, promotion and co-ordination of our service in the area, developing support groups, drop ins and term and non –term time activity sessions, providing advice, guidance, support and counselling to families and individuals who are struggling with life. 

The successful candidate will be CQSW, Dip SW qualified and registered with the relevant social care council or with an equivalent professional qualification and registration. You will also have experience of working with children and families and providing support within a multi-agency setting. You must also have good knowledge of the Children's Act and accompanying guidance and all secondary legislation with a sound understanding of the complex issues facing children and their families today.

 If you are passionate about our mission and want to play a role in driving forward the work of Family Support Work, we want to hear from you. 

FSW values and invests in their employees’ development. Employee benefits include: 

• Matched employers contribution to a group pension scheme (to a current maximum of 4%)  
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Family friendly policies and flexible working 
• Salary £36,000- £40,000 (Starting salary dependent on experience and qualifications)

Family Support Work a registered charity number 285337 is an equal opportunities employer.