About the Course

If you want to work with children and their families to make society a better place, then this Level 5 Diploma in Family Support Worker course could be perfect for you. The Level 5 Diploma in Family Support Worker course was created to teach our students about social care theory and practice in the United Kingdom. You can help vulnerable children by studying online from the comfort of your own home.

The Level 5 Diploma in Family Support Worker course provides learners with a thorough understanding of the skills and information needed to work with children and their families. You will learn the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to work with families, such as recognizing and resolving family conflicts, keeping the home safe, and much more.

After completing this Level 5 Diploma in Family Support Worker course, you will have acquired the specialised skill set required to assist families of all types to overcome their problems. In addition, this comprehensive course will increase your employability and provide you with all the necessary knowledge to succeed at the highest level. So enrol today and start learning right away!

Learning Objectives of Diploma in Family Support Worker

After completing the Level 5 Diploma in Family Support Worker course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of a family support worker.
• Understand the theoretical basis for family support.
• Know legislation, policy, and guidance.
• Help parents, children and young people with mental health problems.
• Know the use of Alcohol and Other Drugs.
• Understand comprehensive family assessment.
• Solve family issues.
• Help children and families dealing with divorce and separation.
• Understand the building blocks of healthy family relationships.
• Explain the fundamentals of safeguarding.

Who should take Diploma in Family Support Worker course?

The Level 5 Diploma in Family Support Worker course is ideal for those already working in this field or are interested in becoming one. This Level 5 Diploma in Family Support Worker course is designed to broaden your knowledge and boost your CV. Learn essential skills and gain a certificate of achievement to prove your newly acquired knowledge.

Why choose Diploma in Family Support Worker course from the School of Health Care?

• Unlimited access to the course
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by 10 working days.
• Course material developed by qualified professionals.
• Self-paced learning is accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone.
• 24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support.
• No hidden fees or exam charges.
• Discounts on bulk purchases.

Assessment Method

After completing each module, you will get MCQ quizzes to assess your learning. You will move through the later modules upon successful completion (60% correct answer at least) of the quiz test. This process continues till the end of the course. Apart from this, you do not need to sit for any other assessments.

Certification

After completing the course, you can instantly download your certificate for FREE. The hard copy of the certification will also be delivered to your doorstep via post, which will cost £13.99 (if claimed by the learner). All of our courses are reviewed regularly to ensure their quality and provide appropriate current training for your chosen subject. Although certificates do not expire (in most cases), it is recommended that they be reviewed or renewed annually.

Career Path

• Family Support Worker
• Family Intervention Officer
• Family Welfare Assistant
• Parenting Support Worker

Average Yearly Salary: 18000 to 35000

Being a Family Support Worker, you will provide emotional support and practical help to families experiencing short or long-term difficulties. You will typically be employed by the social services departments of the local authorities or charitable organisations.

Your role focuses on supporting service users, empowering them to address different challenges, eliminating problems and risks and, sometimes, assisting them to ensure that children can remain with their families.

You might help parents and children with various social and personal issues or specialise in a particular area such as domestic abuse, bereavement or homelessness.

Relevant Courses

The following courses will also help you get the Family Support Worker Job.

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce