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Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.9 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Family Support Worker (included in price)
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  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Family Support Worker

The Family Support Worker course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to support families facing various challenges, including emotional, social, and financial difficulties. As a family support worker, you will help families improve their well-being, strengthen relationships, and access vital community resources. This role is central to enhancing family dynamics, particularly in times of crisis or transition, by providing emotional support, practical guidance, and advocacy.

The course covers key topics such as safeguarding, child development, mental health, and effective communication techniques. It equips students with the ability to identify and address issues like poverty, domestic violence, substance abuse, and family breakdown, while working closely with children, parents, and other professionals in multi-disciplinary teams. Family support workers play a vital role in early intervention, ensuring that families receive the assistance they need to prevent problems from escalating.

This qualification is ideal for those seeking a fulfilling career in social care, working directly with families in various settings such as local councils, charities, healthcare, and family support services.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Assessment details

Family Support Worker

Included in course price

Curriculum

3
sections
9
lectures
1h 52m
total

    • 1: Unlock Your Learning Journey: Start Here! 00:48

    • 2: Module 1 Understanding Family Support Work 12:00
    • 3: Module 2 Relevant Legislation, Policy, and Guidance 06:00
    • 4: Module 3 Solving Family Issues Parental Mental Health, and Substance Misuse 18:00
    • 5: Module 4 Solving Family Issues Domestic Abuse, Divorce and Separation 26:00
    • 6: Module 5 Safeguarding - Assessing Need and Providing Help Part 1 18:00
    • 7: Module 6 Safeguarding - Assessing Need and Providing Help Part-2 20:00
    • 8: Module 7 Building Healthy Relationships 07:00

    • 9: Final Assessment 04:00

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Description

Family Support Worker

The Family Support Worker course is designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for those looking to work with families in a supportive role. Learners will explore the key challenges faced by families and understand how to provide tailored interventions that promote positive change.

With practical case studies and role-playing exercises, learners will develop the confidence to work in real-world family support settings, ensuring that they are fully equipped to make a difference in the lives of the families they support.

The curriculum of Family Support Worker course:

Module 1: Understanding Family Support Work

  • Define Family Support
  • Types of Family Support Available
  • Describe the Purposes of Family Support
  • What is a Family Support Worker?

Module 2: Relevant Legislation, Policy, and Guidance

  • Introduction to Legislation, Policy, and Guidance
  • Child Protection Legislation in the UK
  • The Children and Families Act of 2014

Module 3: Solving Family Issues: Parental Mental Health, and Substance Misuse

  • Helping Children Living With Parents With Mental Health Problems
  • Helping Children Living With Parents Who Misuse Alcohol and Drugs

Module 4: Solving Family Issues: Domestic Abuse, Divorce and Separation

  • Understanding Domestic Violence and Abuse
  • Intervention for Domestic Violence and Abuse
  • Parental Responsibility
  • Helping Children With Divorce or Separation

Module 5: Safeguarding - Assessing Need and Providing Help: Part 1

  • Define Safeguarding
  • Understanding the Approaches to Safeguarding
    • Child-Centred Approach
    • Coordinated Approach
  • Describe Early Help
  • Access, Referral, and Information Sharing

Module 6: Safeguarding - Assessing Need and Providing Help: Part-2

  • Assessments
  • Assessment Purpose, Protocols, Principles, and Parameters
  • Analysis, Outcomes, and Timeliness
  • Contextual Safeguarding

Module 7: Building Healthy Relationships

  • Different Types of Families
  • How to Build Healthy Family Relationships

Certificate of Completion of Family Support Worker Course

You will be able to obtain your free PDF certificate of completion after completing the Family Support Worker course.

Who is this course for?

Family Support Worker

This course is for individuals who are passionate about supporting families, especially those experiencing difficulties. It’s ideal for anyone looking to become a Family Support Worker, Parenting Practitioner, or Social Care Worker. The course is also suitable for those currently working in social services or education who want to deepen their understanding of family dynamics and support systems.

Requirements

Family Support Worker

There are no formal entry requirements for the Family Support Worker course, though a basic understanding of social care, education, or child development can be helpful. Good communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to supporting vulnerable families are key qualities for this role. Some prior experience in social work or volunteering may also be beneficial but is not mandatory.

Career path

Family Support Worker

Upon completing the Family Support Worker course, graduates can pursue various roles, including Family Support Worker, Parenting Practitioner, Social Care Worker, or Children’s Support Worker. Graduates may work for local authorities, charities, or healthcare organizations, providing direct support to families.

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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