Do you believe that every family deserves the right support to stay strong? If so, this family support worker training will help you gain the knowledge and skills to support them!

Details of the Family Support Worker Course

Studies show that family issues can affect a child’s education and well-being for life! Early intervention by trained professionals can minimise the risks of school dropouts, behaviour issues and cycles of trauma. 

Our family support worker training course aligns with NHS and NSPCC to help you learn how to support families going through similar issues. Our course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to help families manage challenges like separation, mental health, and substance use. In addition to that, you will learn about various strategies, legal guidelines, and emotional support techniques. As a result, you will be able to support and guide struggling families effectively.

What are we waiting for, then? Enrol in our family support worker training today and take this chance to change lives!

Advantages of Enrolling in the Family Support Worker Course

Learn How to Support Families:

You will come to understand the challenges that families face and the best ways to help. As a result, you will be able to offer the right advice and guidance.

Understand Family Support Laws:

By learning about the key policies and laws, you can help provide better support for families. Therefore, you can work safely and responsibly in any family support role.

Gain Problem Solving Skills:

You will learn how to handle family disputes, parenting challenges, and emotional stress. Thus, you will be able to help families find the best solutions.

Advance Your Career:

Many jobs in social care and education require these skills. That is why taking this course can help you take the next step in your career.

Develop cultural competency:

You will learn to promote effective communication and collaboration with families of diverse cultures. This is inclusive support that respects different values and practices.

Develop Communication Skills:

Employ active and non-judgmental communication in order to establish trust. These are critical skills in having open, working relations with families.

Manage Crisis Situations: 

Acquire abilities to work with families who are in need, such as homelessness or domestic violence. You will understand how to offer temporary assistance while bridging them to long-term support.

Learning Experience

After completing the course, you will be able to:

• Describe the fundamentals of a family support worker.
• Know the theoretical basis for family support.
• Know legislation, policy, and guidance.
• Help parents, children and young people with mental health problems.
• Identify the use of Alcohol and Other Drugs.
• Know comprehensive family assessment.
• Solve family issues.
• Help children and families dealing with divorce and separation.
• Describe the fundamentals of safeguarding.
• Explain the building blocks of healthy family relationships.
• Recognize indicators of domestic abuse and concerns of safeguarding.
• Implement trauma-informed practice when working with vulnerable families.
• Navigate multi-agency collaboration with schools and social services.
• Promote positive parenting strategies to strengthen family dynamics.

Ideal Candidates for the Family Support Worker Training

This family support worker course is perfect for those who want to help families through their difficult times. However, the following may find it more relevant:

• Future Family Support Workers
• Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Social Care Workers
• Mental Health Professionals
• Community Workers

Reasons to Select Our Family Support Worker Training

• Flexible learning – study anytime, anywhere
• Top-quality UK course with expert insights
• Easy-to-use materials & tests for progress tracking
• 24/7 support + free PDF certificate

What do you need for the Family Support Worker Training?

No pre-requisite qualifications are required. However, we recommend:

• Good English skills for clear communication.
• Self-motivation to engage effectively with the course.
• Basic computer knowledge for online learning.

How We Assess

After each module, you’ll take a multiple-choice quiz (minimum passing score: 60%).

Certification Process

Open Learning Academy will provide you with a Certificate of Completion once you complete the course and assessments. The printed copy requires a £13.99 shipping cost. 

Career Opportunities

• Family Support Worker: £22,000 - £35,000 per year
• Community Support Worker: £23,000 - £30,000 per year
• Social Work Assistant: £24,000 - £36,000 per year
• Care Manager: £25,000 - £38,000 per year
• Residential Support Worker: £22,000 - £28,000 per year