Family Outreach Support Worker Training

Course Overview

This Family Support Worker qualification is designed to provide learners with the skills and practical knowledge to support families experiencing a range of issues, from domestic abuse to divorce and alcohol addiction. You’ll learn about The Children and Families Act 2014, the responsibilities and skills of the Outreach Worker, as well as the legal responsibilities that come with the role.

This course includes case studies and audiovisual training on essential topics such as how to identify the signs of abuse in children, safeguarding best practice, staging an intervention and relationship-building. Throughout, you will develop excellent communication, counselling and active listening skills that will help you to identify your clients’ needs and get a head start in your career.

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We provide quality training for aspiring professionals with no previous credentials.

Please note: This course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Family Outreach Support Worker Training doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.

Learning Outcomes:

Gain a solid understanding of the principles of The Children and Families Act 2014
Understand the skills, knowledge and career path for a Family Outreach Support Worker
Learn about the different types of domestic abuse and their impact on the family unit
Know how to support parents with children suffering from substance abuse
Be able to provide support to children whose parents are divorcing or separating
Learn how to safeguard children and identify signs of abuse in children
Develop excellent communication, active listening and counselling skills
Build positive working relationships with families going through difficult times

Who is this Course for

This Outreach Worker Training Course applies to the following:

Aspiring professionals looking for a formal qualification to kickstart their career
Outreach Support Workers who are new to the field and want to develop their skillset
Anyone who is looking to start a career in a non-profit organisation or with a local authority
Anyone who wants to learn more about the role of a Family Outreach Support Worker

Career Path

On successful completion, learners will have a range of skills and qualities needed to start a successful career in the following professions:

Family Outreach Support Worker
Family Therapist/Counsellor
Children’s Social Care Worker
Youth Support & Development Worker

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
	Overview of legislation – 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 – 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 wrongb	00:30:00
Mock Exam
	Mock Exam – Family Outreach Support Worker Training	00:20:00
Final Exam
	Final Exam – Family Outreach Support Worker Training	00:20:00