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Job Title


Senior Family Support Worker


Company : Peters Dean Care Ltd


Location : Peterborough, England


Created : 2025-09-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join Our Team Making a Difference Together Senior Support Worker needed for Brand New Family Assessment Home in Peterborough. We are more than just a residential family assessment centre, were a place of hope, support, and positive change. We offer families a safe, nurturing environment when theyre going through some of lifes toughest challenges. Over a 12 week stay, parents and children live with us while we provide guidance, care, and assessment. Within this time, families take part in a 12-week programme thats designed not only to assess but also to empower parents to safely care for their children. As a Senior Family Support Worker , youll be at the heart of everything we do. Working alongside a passionate team, youll help create a welcoming home where families feel safe, valued, and supported. Every day, youll play a vital role in strengthening relationships, encouraging positive change, and building the foundations for brighter futures. Working Hours 39 hours per week Plus 4-8 sleeps per month Working flexibly on a rota, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in/night shifts What Youll Be Doing Offering patient, empathetic support to parents and young people living in our centre Helping young people transition back into their family homes Building trusting relationships that encourage personal growth and stronger family bonds Supporting families in their daily routines while creating a safe, nurturing environment Why Youll Love Working With Us Ongoing support to work towards social work qualifications and other professional training Opportunities to collaborate with family therapists and psychologists A chance to take part in workshops and specialist training designed to create long-term change Being part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team that truly cares about making a lasting difference Fantastic staff benefits package. What Were Looking For At least 12 months experience in childrens residential care Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People (essential) A compassionate, resilient, and patient approach to supporting families through change Strong communication skills and a team spirit Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the families and the home A full UK driving licence (essential) Every day is a chance to make a real difference for families facing challenges. If youre committed to supporting parents and children to thrive, and want to be part of a dedicated, supportive team, wed love to hear from you. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. TPBN1_UKTJ