15 family support worker jobs found

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Family Support Worker to work with our client based within the Newcastle area. This is a temporary assignment working 37 hours per week (Mon - Fri). Overview: We are looking for an experienced Family Support Worker with a strong background in working with vulnerable children, young people and families. The ideal candidate will have experience within local authority, social care or early help services, delivering targeted support and intervention to help reduce risk and improve family stability. Main Duties: * Provide direct support to children and families experiencing a range of social, emotional and practical difficulties * Carry out home visits and community based interventions to assess needs and provide support * Complete assessments and contribute to family support plans and intervention strategies * Work closely with social workers, schools, health services and other partner agencies * Support safeguarding...

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Family Support Worker to work with our client based within a local authority setting. This is a temporary assignment working 37 hours per week, initially for three months, and will involve providing direct support to children and families to improve outcomes and promote positive wellbeing. Overview: We are looking for an experienced Family Support Worker with a strong background in working with vulnerable children, young people and families. The ideal candidate will have experience within local authority, social care or early help services, delivering targeted support and intervention to help reduce risk and improve family stability. Main Duties: * Provide direct support to children and families experiencing a range of social, emotional and practical difficulties * Carry out home visits and community based interventions to assess needs and provide support * Complete assessments and contribute to family support plans and...

Meaningful frontline impact | Multi-agency collaboration | Flexible working pattern | Outcome-focused support If you are experienced in local authority children’s services, this Child & Family Worker role offers the chance to work hands-on with families to create real, lasting change. As a Child & Family Worker, you will support children aged 0–19 through targeted interventions, also recognised in similar roles such as Family Support Worker or Early Help Practitioner. You will manage your own caseload with autonomy while being part of a supportive team focused on improving outcomes and preventing family breakdown. This Child & Family Worker position gives you the scope to work creatively and build strong relationships across services. Package & Benefits • £22 per hour. • Agency contract for 12 months. • Flexible working across evenings and weekends as required. About the Company This role sits within a local authority children’s service focused on...

Children's Social Worker - CP & Court Work (Hybrid, Wigan) Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Location: Central Wigan Team: Central Wigan Locality - Child Protection & Court Team Working Pattern: Hybrid (predominantly remote) We are seeking an experienced and committed Children's Social Worker to join a busy and well‑established Child Protection and Court team in Wigan. This role focuses on referral and assessment, child protection, and care proceedings, supporting children, young people and families through robust safeguarding and long‑term planning. This is a supportive, high‑performing team led by an experienced Team Manager, with a Deputy Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, five Social Workers, a Family Support Worker, and dedicated domestic abuse specialists. Despite...

Social Worker – Assessment & Safeguarding 📍 Darlington | 💰 £31 per hour | ⏱️ Ongoing Contract Looking for a well-rounded safeguarding role in a supportive, relationship-focused authority? We’re recruiting a Social Worker to join the Assessment & Safeguarding Team in Darlington, offering a varied caseload and the chance to work in a small, well-connected local authority. 💡 Why this role stands out * 💰 £31 per hour – solid rate for safeguarding work * 📄 Ongoing contract with strong extension potential * 🤝 Small authority = better relationships & support * 🧠 Strong focus on relational practice * 👨‍👩‍👧 Access to Family Group Conferencing & targeted family support services 🧩 The Role You’ll support children and families from referral through to intervention, managing a diverse caseload across the full safeguarding pathway. This is a frontline, varied role ideal for Social Workers who enjoy working across different stages of intervention. 🔍 Key...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team 📍 Lancashire County Council | 💰 £36 per hour | ⏱️ Ongoing Contract Looking to work in a progressive safeguarding model that focuses on keeping families together? We’re recruiting a Social Worker to join a Family Safeguarding Team in Lancashire — offering a more holistic, relationship-based approach to child protection. 💡 Why this role stands out * 💰 £36 per hour – competitive rate * 📄 Ongoing contract with strong extension potential * 🤝 Work within a multi-disciplinary safeguarding model * 🧠 Focus on whole-family support and long-term change * 📈 Opportunity to develop skills in innovative practice frameworks 🧩 The Role You’ll work within a Family Safeguarding model, supporting children and families through structured, relationship-led interventions. This approach brings together professionals to address risk factors such as domestic abuse, substance misuse, and mental health, helping families stay safely together...

Job Description** We are seeking a Social Worker (Family Help) for a local government client in Luton, Bedfordshire. To join the multi-disciplinary Family Help team that will consist of social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, attendance support officers, speech and language therapists, DWP work coaches, CAMHS workers, and adult mental health nurses, health visitors, attendance support officers, youth workers, early years workers, prevent workers, DA workers, housing officers, and other voluntary sector partners with responsibility for early help and child in need functions.—hybrid community-based, office and home. **Responsibilities** You will: Assess the needs of children and families, analysing information to support the development of care plans. To work closely with children, young people and their families, other staff within the service and partner agencies to provide support and protection for children and young people...

Agency FCA - WAFH - (Cafcass) - Peterborough/Lincoln Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is working with Cafcass to recruit an experienced Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) to support Work After First Hearing (WAFH) across Public and Private Law. This is a temporary interim role offering excellent hourly pay and flexibility of office base. Role Details Role: Agency FCA - WAFH (Public & Private Law) Client: Cafcass Location: Peterborough or South Lincolnshire (Office base either Peterborough or Lincoln) Contract Type: Temporary Duration: Until 31/03/2027 Hours: 37 per week Pay Rate: £33 per hour (standard supply rate only) Headcount: 1 Reason for Vacancy: Temporary interim capacity Essential Criteria Social Work qualified Social Work England registered...

Agency FCA - WAFH - (Cafcass) - Lincoln/Peterborough Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is working with Cafcass to recruit an experienced Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) to support Work After First Hearing (WAFH) across Public and Private Law. This is a temporary interim role offering excellent hourly pay and flexibility of office base. Role Details Role: Agency FCA - WAFH (Public & Private Law) Client: Cafcass Location: Peterborough or South Lincolnshire (Office base either Peterborough or Lincoln) Contract Type: Temporary Duration: Until 31/03/2027 Hours: 37 per week Pay Rate: £33 per hour (standard supply rate only) Headcount: 1 Reason for Vacancy: Temporary interim capacity Essential Criteria Social Work qualified Social Work England registered...

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager Child Protection Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: Up to £45.00 (umbrella) Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. About the Role/Responsibilities: We are seeking a full-time Assistant Team Manager to join our Permanence Team. You will be an experienced, qualified social worker with a passion for supporting children in care and helping them achieve stability and long-term security. In this role, you will provide leadership and management support to the team, working alongside the Team Manager to ensure high-quality practice and effective supervision. You will: Supervise and appraise social...

Social Worker Birth to Settled Adulthood Service Location: North Dorset (Office base: Dorchester) Contract: Locum, Maternity Cover Start Date: March Service Area: Children & Young People (0-25) About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. We are seeking a skilled and committed Locum Social Worker to join our Birth to Settled Adulthood service to provide maternity cover from March. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children and young people aged 0-25 with a wide range of disabilities, supporting them and their families through key stages of their development. About the Role You will manage a diverse caseload and work across the full range of social work disciplines, including: Early...

Barnet | Locum | £38.50 per hour | Hybrid Working Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team. This is a specialist frontline role supporting children and young people with complex needs, ensuring they are safeguarded and supported to achieve positive outcomes. You will manage complex cases while providing guidance to less experienced colleagues and contributing to high-quality, relationship-based practice. In this role, you will: Manage a complex caseload of children with disabilities and additional needs Undertake Child and Family Assessments and statutory visits Develop and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans Work closely with families, carers, schools, and health professionals Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes Provide support and mentoring to less experienced Social Workers Maintain high-quality reports and accurate case recordings...

Children Support Worker Location: Baldock / Waltham Cross Caritas Futures is proud to support a leading charity dedicated to providing vital support to families affected by domestic violence. We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Children Support Workers for full-time, temporary ongoing roles based in Baldock / Waltham Cross. Role Overview: As a Children Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting children and young people who have experienced domestic violence. You will provide essential emotional and practical support to help children and their families recover from the trauma of abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being in a nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Offer emotional and practical support to children who have been impacted by domestic violence. Develop and implement individual care plans tailored to the needs of each child. Ensure the safety and welfare of children, conducting risk assessments and identifying immediate...

Connect2SocialWork are currently recruiting for a Social Worker for the Family Help Hub Team in Hampshire. You must be registered with Social Work England to apply for this role. Role Details Rate of Pay: £42ph About the Role Hampshire's Family Help Teams coordinate early help support across the county, ensuring families receive timely, appropriate services through a multi-agency approach. These teams are central to Hampshire's commitment to early intervention and improving long-term outcomes for children. You will join a well-structured, supportive service with a strong culture of reflective practice, manageable caseloads, and excellent professional development pathways. Requirements Registration with Social Work England Previous experience working as a Social Worker within a frontline children's safeguarding team Strong assessment, report‑writing and risk‑management skills Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced environments and meet court‑ordered deadlines Knowledge of...

Role: Social Worker – Non case holding Assessment Team Department: Children’s Services, Durham County Council Location: Durham Purpose of Role Social Personnel is advertising a Social Worker role for Durham County Council. We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to undertake bespoke pieces of work within Children’s Services. The role focuses on delivering high-quality assessments that inform safeguarding and care planning for children and families. Key Responsibilities * Complete a range of specialist assessments including: * Pre-Birth Assessments * Parenting Assessments * Children and Family Assessments * Undertake additional assessments as identified by the manager. * Provide clear, evidence-based reports to support decision-making and care planning. * Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and multi-agency professionals to ensure effective outcomes for children and families. * Manage allocated pieces of work within the South of County...