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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Family Centre Worker jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 33 Family Centre Worker jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Family Centre Worker do?

  Family support workers provide emotional and practical help and advice to families that go through difficulties such as addictions, disabilities, sickness, imprisoned parents, marital and financial difficulties. They provide advice on the best solution for the children in relation to their stay with their families or not. They also provide information on the available services based on the family's specific needs.

  Tasks required include:

  • Organises social, recreational and educational activities in local community and youth groups.
  • Undertakes the day-to-day running of community centres and supervises the activities of part-time and voluntary workers.
  • Liaises and supports voluntary workers running groups in village halls, churches, mosques and other places of worship.
  • Advises individuals with particular needs or problems through informal discussion, individual counselling or formal group discussion.
  • Helps set up credit unions, encourages parents to establish playgroups, works with other groups to find solutions to shared concerns or problems.

• What are the entry requirements for a Family Centre Worker?

  Entrants will require a qualification accredited by the National Youth Agency at Level 2 or 3. Apprenticeships are also available. Some employers may require people to be aged over 21 years of age. Background checks including a DBS check are likely to be required.