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Family Outreach Support Worker Training
Family Outreach Support Worker Training
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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 | ||
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