9 agency support worker jobs found

Job Title: Family Support Worker Department: Children's Social Care Location: Worcestershire (community-based with flexible working) Reports to: Team Manager Job Purpose The Family Support Worker provides targeted support to children, young people, and families where there is a Child in Need plan or a risk of family breakdown. The role focuses on working directly with families to strengthen parenting capacity, promote child development, and help keep children safely within their home environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out direct work with children (including pre-school children), parents, and carers as part of assessments and support plans Encourage and empower parents and carers to meet the needs of their children Support families at risk of breakdown and work to maintain safe family environments Provide practical parenting support and promote understanding of child development Contribute to assessment and planning processes to safeguard children Work in partnership...

Job Title: Contact Worker Department: Children's Services - Safeguarding & Specialist Support Location: Worcestershire (community-based with flexible working) Reports to: Team Manager - Family Contact Service Hours: Flexible, including evenings and weekends Job Purpose The Contact Worker supports children and families by supervising safe and positive contact sessions as part of care assessments and plans. The role focuses on direct work with children and their families, helping to create supportive environments that promote child wellbeing and positive family relationships. Key Responsibilities Supervise contact sessions between children and family members Provide direct support to children, parents, and carers Encourage parents and carers to meet the needs of their children Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals Maintain accurate, timely records and produce reports Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends (rota basis) Transport children to and from...

Job Title: Social Worker - Adult Services Location: Cardiff Hours: 37 hours per week About the Role We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join an Adult Services team in Cardiff, supporting adults to overcome significant life challenges while promoting independence and wellbeing. You will work within current legislation and professional frameworks to assess needs, plan and review care packages, and safeguard vulnerable individuals. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where professional judgement, person-centred practice, and partnership working are highly valued. Key Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement and review care and support plans for adults and their families Identify risks and safeguard vulnerable adults in line with statutory guidance Support individuals to make informed decisions and enhance independence Manage and prioritise a varied caseload using professional judgement Prepare reports and participate in decision-making...

Adult Learning Disability Social Worker Service Area: Adult Social Care – Learning Disabilities Location: Sefton, Merseyside Reports to: Team Manager – Adult Learning Disability Team Job Purpose To provide high-quality, person-centred social work support to adults with learning disabilities across Sefton. The post holder will promote independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and local authority policies. The role involves assessment, care planning, safeguarding, and partnership working to achieve positive outcomes for individuals and their carers. Key Responsibilities 1. Assessment & Care Planning Undertake strengths-based assessments under the Care Act 2014. Develop, implement, and review person-centred support plans. Promote choice, control, independence, and community inclusion. Carry out Mental Capacity Act (2005) assessments and Best Interests decisions where required. 2. Safeguarding Identify and respond...

Job Title: Outreach Worker - Young People's Independence Location: Slough/Windsor Reports to: Service Manager Contract Type: Part-Time (10/15/20 hours per week dependent on availability) Standard Hours: Flexible working pattern, to be agreed between Young Person and Key Worker primarily operating between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday (this may vary dependent on the young persons schedule) Job Purpose To provide high-quality outreach support to young people aged 16-25, empowering them to develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to live independently. The Outreach Worker will deliver person-centred support in the community, helping young people overcome barriers related to housing, education, employment, health, and wellbeing. This role will offer flexibility, and in return, requires full commitment, in order to achieve positive outcomes for the young people we support. This role is a case manager position, and as such, is ideal for candidates who are seeking flexible...

Title: Social Worker - Family Help Department: Children, Families & Education Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 Responsible to: Team Manager / Deputy Team Manager PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners. You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment & Safeguarding (30%) Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and...

Central Recruitment is working with an inclusive London-based organisation that provides homes, community and support for single homeless people. Our client is currently recruiting for a Young Persons Support Worker to work in the Haringey area, supporting young people with independent living, employment, tenancy management and access to education and training. * 32 hours per week - 4 day working week * Shifts: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 * Same working days each week * Temporary: minimum 4 weeks, with the possibility of extension * £21.16 per hour (£18.06 per hour, with £3.10 holiday pay) Please note: you'll be required to work at the Head Office in Hackney and across the borough visiting service users in their homes, with visits to libraries, job centres etc. This role involves lone working. Key responsibilities: * Manage a caseload of 10–15 clients, delivering regular keywork sessions and SMARTER support plans * Complete risk and needs assessments,...

Family Time Worker Children’s Services – Staying Safe Grade F Are you passionate about safeguarding children and strengthening family relationships? Do you have the skills to deliver meaningful, high-quality Family Time that genuinely impacts children’s lives? We are recruiting a Family Time Worker to join a dedicated Children’s Services team, supporting Looked After Children (LAC) and their families through purposeful, well-planned Family Time and direct work interventions. About the Role As a Family Time Worker, you will play a vital role in helping children maintain safe, positive relationships with their families. You will deliver structured Family Time sessions and targeted interventions, working with families who may have complex needs, often in emotionally challenging situations. You will work closely with Social Workers, Team Leaders and partner agencies to ensure Family Time is safe, child-focused and contributes meaningfully to assessments, care planning and...

We're recruiting an experienced Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer to join a busy Temporary Accommodation Team supporting homeless households. This is a frontline, field-based role working alongside Housing Options and Resettlement Teams to ensure temporary accommodation is safe, suitable and well managed. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring, letting and managing temporary accommodation, carrying out regular inspections and supporting residents while also managing rent collection responsibilities. The role requires property inspections and audit checks at least two days per week, with office attendance one to two days per week. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. The Role ·Work within the Temporary Accommodation Team to support households placed in temporary accommodation. ·Carry out regular property inspections and audit checks to ensure accommodation is safe, suitable and compliant. ·Procure, let and manage temporary...