Overview of Family Support Worker Qualifications Course – Level 3:
This online Family Support Worker Qualifications Course – Level 3 gives you a comprehensive insight into the skills and knowledge associated with working with families and children, helping them through everyday life, and considering safeguarding in the home.
By enrolling in this course, you’ll equip with valuable insight and knowledge of working with children and families. The course also explains the function of family support workers, and help you gain the fundamental skills and information related to working with families, following with the legislation, recognising and solving the challenges that families encounter, safeguarding in the home, and help in building relationships.
Study in your own time and at your own pace for a recognised qualification that could transform your career prospects for life.
Method of Assessment:
Upon completion of the Family Support Worker – Level 3 course, there’s an online multiple-choice quiz assessment, which will determine whether you have passed the course. The test is marked immediately and results are published instantly (60% pass mark).
Certification of Family Support Worker Qualifications Course – Level 3:
Upon completing this course, you can enhance your professional credentials and showcase your achievement by ordering a CPD-accredited certificate. Choose the option that best suits your needs:
- PDF Certificate: £9.99
- PDF Certificate + PDF Transcript: £11.99
- Hardcopy Certificate + Hardcopy Transcript: £23.99
- Complete Package – Certificate & Transcript (Hard Copy + PDF): £29.99
Who is this Course For?
- Individuals seeking a fulfilling career in social care.
- Those passionate about supporting families and children.
- People with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Anyone looking to make a positive difference in their community.
Requirements:
This Family Support Worker – Level 3 course does not have academic entry requirements and is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
Career Paths:
- Family Support Worker: £20,000 – £28,000 per year
- Early Years Practitioner: £22,000 – £30,000 per year
- Housing Support Worker: £21,000 – £29,000 per year
- Children’s Services Worker: £25,000 – £33,000 per year
- Social Worker: £28,000 – £45,000 per year
- Family Therapist: £35,000 – £55,000 per year
- And Many More!
FAQ:
What is a family support worker?
A family support worker is a professional who works with families and children, helping them navigate everyday life and overcome various challenges. Their role is essential in ensuring the well-being and stability of families, particularly those facing difficulties such as mental health issues, substance misuse, domestic abuse, or other social and economic problems. Family support workers provide practical and emotional support, facilitate access to services, and promote a safe and nurturing home environment.
Family support worker what to expect:
Family support worker can expect to engage in a variety of activities aimed at supporting and empowering families. Your daily tasks may include:
- Conducting assessments of family needs and risks
- Developing and implementing support plans
- Providing advice and guidance on parenting, health, and social issues
- Facilitating access to relevant services and resources
- Working closely with other professionals, such as social workers, teachers, and healthcare providers
- Keeping accurate records and writing reports
You will work in diverse environments, including clients’ homes, schools, community centres, and offices. The role can be both challenging and rewarding, requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, resilience, and a strong commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of families and children.
What does a family support worker do?
A family support worker performs a wide range of duties to assist families and children. Key responsibilities include:
- Assessment and Planning: Evaluating the needs of families and identifying potential risks. Developing tailored support plans to address these needs and mitigate risks.
- Support and Intervention: Providing direct support and practical assistance to families, such as parenting advice, budgeting help, and emotional support. Intervening in cases of crisis or emergency to ensure the safety and well-being of family members.
- Advocacy and Coordination: Acting as an advocate for families, helping them navigate the system and access necessary services. Coordinating with other professionals and agencies to ensure a holistic approach to support.
- Education and Empowerment: Educating families about their rights, available resources, and effective parenting strategies. Empowering them to become self-sufficient and resilient.
- Safeguarding: Ensuring that children and vulnerable family members are protected from harm. This involves recognising signs of abuse or neglect, reporting concerns, and working within safeguarding protocols.
Family support worker role:
Course Curriculum
| Module 1 - The role of family support worker | |||
| The functions, work environment, and daily activities of a family support worker | 00:15:00 | ||
| The key responsibilities of a family support worker and different specialisations | 00:15:00 | ||
| The key qualities of a family support worker and what a family support worker should expect | 00:15:00 | ||
| Duties as a family support worker | 00:15:00 | ||
| Professional development, career prospects, and anticipated salary as a family support worker | 00:05:00 | ||
| A day in the life of a family support worker | 00:15:00 | ||
| Pros and cons of being a family support worker | 00:05:00 | ||
| Work-life balance as a family support worker | 00:15:00 | ||
| Top tips for family support workers | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 2 - Legislation, policy, and guidance | |||
| Introduction to legislation, policy, and guidance | 00:05:00 | ||
| Overview of legislation – England | 00:15:00 | ||
| The Children and Families Act 2014 | 00:30:00 | ||
| Policy and guidance – England | 00:15:00 | ||
| Overview of legislation – Scotland | 00:05:00 | ||
| Policy and guidance – Scotland | 00:15:00 | ||
| Overview of legislation – Northern Ireland | 00:05:00 | ||
| Policy and guidance – Northern Ireland | 00:05:00 | ||
| Overview of legislation – Wales | 00:05:00 | ||
| Policy and guidance – Wales | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 3 - The family issues and solving them | |||
| Parental mental health – how to help children living with parents with mental health problems | 00:15:00 | ||
| Parental mental health – assessing the risk of mental health problems | 00:05:00 | ||
| Parental mental health – intervention and support for children and families | 00:15:00 | ||
| Parental substance misuse – how to help children living with parents who misuse alcohol and drugs | 00:05:00 | ||
| Parental substance misuse – assessing the risk of parental alcohol and drug misuse | 00:05:00 | ||
| Parental substance misuse – intervention and support for children and families | 00:05:00 | ||
| Domestic abuse – what is domestic abuse? | 00:05:00 | ||
| Separation, divorce, and parental responsibility | 00:05:00 | ||
| Separation, divorce, and contact | 00:05:00 | ||
| General advice on talking about difficult topics | 00:15:00 | ||
| Books to help talking about difficult topics | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 4 - Safeguarding - assessing need and providing help | |||
| Introduction to safeguarding – a child-centred, coordinated approach | 00:30:00 | ||
| Early help | 00:30:00 | ||
| Access, referral, and information sharing | 00:30:00 | ||
| Disabled children, carers, youth establishments, and contextual safeguarding | 00:15:00 | ||
| Assessment purpose, protocols, principles, and parameters | 00:15:00 | ||
| Analysis, outcomes, and timeliness | 00:30:00 | ||
| Processes for managing individual Part 1 | 00:30:00 | ||
| Processes for managing individual Part 2 | 00:15:00 | ||
| Processes for managing individual Part 3 | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 5 - Building relationships | |||
| Types of family and what makes healthy families | 00:15:00 | ||
| Why relationships are key to good social work | 00:30:00 | ||
| The importance of relationships in social work to relationships in social work | 00:30:00 | ||
| The personal qualities required for relationship building | 00:15:00 | ||
| Working on empathy to build relationships | 00:15:00 | ||
| The professional attributes required for relationship building | 00:15:00 | ||
| Self-knowledge and professional use of self in relationship building | 00:15:00 | ||
| Taking an individualised approach, involving the parents, what parents want from the relationship, sharing information, and building trust | 00:30:00 | ||
| Challenges in relationship building | 00:15:00 | ||
| The difference between getting the relationship right and getting it wrong | 00:30:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam- Family Support Worker Course – Level 3 | 00:30:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Family Support Worker Course – Level 3 | 00:30:00 | ||
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