20 family support worker jobs found

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Family Time Worker to join a Childrens Services team within a Local Authority. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week. Overview: The successful candidate will support supervised family time between children and their family members while ensuring a safe, positive, and child centred environment. This role focuses on promoting high quality interactions, safeguarding children, and providing clear written observations to support ongoing care planning. Main Duties: * Supervise family time sessions in a safe and supportive setting * Record clear, objective observations to assist social work assessments * Develop session plans that meet each child’s individual needs * Promote positive engagement and model appropriate parenting approaches * Ensure the emotional and physical safety of children at all times * Provide written reports to Social Workers in a timely manner * Transport children to and from family time sessions...

4Recruitment Services are seeking  a Family Support Worker to work for our client based in Worcester. The role will require you to support children, young people and families where there is Child In Need Plan in place. As part of the job role, you will also be working with families where children are deemed to be on the edge of Local Authority care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: To carry out direct work and support children, including pre-school children, their parents and/or other relatives/carers as part of an assessment, plan or review. To encourage and empower parents/carers to take responsibility for meeting needs of their children. To develop better understanding of child development and needs within parents and carers.  To help support the care of children and within their families through the provision of parenting support To work with families where there is high risk of family breakdown. To help keep children safe through assessment and planning processes. To...

Role: Outreach Family Support Worker  Contract: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Liverpool Early Help utilises a strength based approach to provide empowering, interventions to children and families to help address emerging worries and affect positive change to improve the longer term outcomes of children and young people. As the lead professional you will coordinate support with our multi-agency partners to ensure that a whole family approach is taken to address the identified needs of the family. We are looking to recruit two Outreach family support workers to undertake early help assessments with children and families, create support plans and chair team around the family meetings to review the progress and identify any additional areas of support. The role involves direct work with children and young people to explore their views and worries to ensure that the plans/interventions are helping to improve their outcomes. Please note these are agency positions and the...

4Recruitment Services are seeking  a Rough Sleeper Support Worker to work for our client based in Walsall. Main purpose of the role: The post holder will support vulnerable homeless adults.   Reducing repeat homelessness by supporting vulnerable adults, homeless people, former rough sleepers, offenders, and those with complex needs who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.   The postholder will assist service users in developing, utilising, and enhancing both new and existing skills, knowledge, and confidence to break the cycle of homelessness, prevent its recurrence, and support sustained independent living.   The post holder should be committed to supporting vulnerable service users as needed and must have a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle for work use. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Complete outreach throughout the Walsall borough to locate rough sleepers, and follow up on all referrals received by the team. To undertake holistic risk and needs...

Do you have experience of working directly with Children and Families and are looking for your next role? Look no further! We are working in partnership with Local Authority who are seeking a Family Time Worker to work within their Children and Families Team in Bolton! Within this role, you will work alongside Safeguarding Social Workers in delivering high-quality intervention with children and families to support in achieving positive outcomes. Please note, this work will involve working with families subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and those involved within court proceedings. Responsibilities will include the following: Supporting with family time, completing home visits and directly working with children. Completing work with families around behaviour management strategies and routines and boundaries. Budgeting and supporting in referring families to support services available.Requirements: Relevant Level 3 qualification e.g. NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC, Early Years,...

Family Time Worker Are you a passionate Family Time Worker looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Family Time Worker to work in a service based in Bolton. Pay Rates: - £16.43 - £20.83 Umbrella Rate Information the Role: Successful candidates will be offered 37.5 hours per week. What you will be doing: To contribute to risk assessments and protecting children and young people from danger, harm, and abuse To plan and record interventions effectively, to support and contribute to the overall assessment held by referring social care teams  To deliver quality interventions within the Framework for Action parenting capacity guidance To offer support and evidence-based intervention around child development using EYFS (Early Years Framework Strategy) guidance and behaviour management strategies To work in partnership with families on protection plans in their own home, where appropriate To communicate and work with a range of professionals...

Social Worker - Integrated Front Door (Children's Services) Rate: £37 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per week - Full-time Contract Type: Temporary / Contract About the Role We're looking for an experienced and dynamic Social Worker to join the Integrated Front Door (IFD) - Referral and Assessment Service in Bolton. Based at Castle Hill, this role provides a purposeful, professional duty service to children, families, and partner agencies. You'll play a key role in screening and assessing referrals, ensuring that children receive the right support at the right time - whether that's early help, a child in need plan, or statutory intervention under Section 47. Key Responsibilities Provide a professional duty service in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies. Screen and assess referrals to determine whether a Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiry or Children and Family Needs Assessment is required. Contribute to front door duty provision, offering...

Family Time Worker – Children’s Services (Staying Safe) Location: Bolton Contract: Ongoing temporary assignment Contact: (url removed) Are you passionate about supporting children and families to build safer, healthier relationships? Bolton Council’s Staying Safe Service is looking for dedicated Family Time Workers to join their Family Time team and help improve outcomes for Looked After Children (LAC) and their families. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with children and parents, delivering high-quality Family Time sessions, supporting parental capacity, and contributing to assessments that guide meaningful decisions for a child’s future. Key Responsibilities As a Family Time Worker, you will: Support the protection and safeguarding of children by identifying risks and contributing to risk assessments. Deliver structured, high-quality Family Time sessions and direct work with parents, carers, and children. Communicate session planning, delivery, and...

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...

Role: Social Worker – Child Protection Team Department: Children’s Social Care, Middlesbrough Council Location: Middlesbrough Purpose of Role * To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at risk of significant harm. * To undertake statutory child protection investigations and assessments in line with legislation and council procedures. * To ensure timely, effective interventions that protect children and support families. Key Responsibilities * Carry out child protection enquiries under Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. * Undertake assessments of children and families, identifying risks and protective factors. * Develop and implement child protection plans in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals. * Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for child protection conferences, court proceedings, and statutory reviews. * Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with council policies and safeguarding standards. *...

Role: Social Worker – Child Protection Team Department: Children’s Social Care, Stockton-on-Tees Council Location: Stockton-on-Tees Purpose of Role * To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at risk of significant harm. * To undertake statutory child protection investigations and assessments in line with legislation and council procedures. * To ensure timely, effective interventions that protect children and support families. Key Responsibilities * Carry out child protection enquiries under Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. * Undertake assessments of children and families, identifying risks and protective factors. * Develop and implement child protection plans in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals. * Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for child protection conferences, court proceedings, and statutory reviews. * Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with council policies and safeguarding standards....

Contract: 6-month assignment Rate: £42 per hour Location: Bury St Edmund, Suffolk Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office About the Role We are seeking an experienced Consultant Social Worker to join our Children in Care team. This role focuses on supporting children involved in care proceedings and those in long-term care or progressing toward permanent alternative care planning. As a Consultant Social Worker, you will: Support the team manager with management oversight, supervision, and guidance for social workers. Provide flexible support for case management and direct work, including holding a small caseload if required. Step in for complex tasks requiring urgent responses. Key Responsibilities Undertake direct work with children in care, understanding their lived experiences, wishes, and feelings. Complete life story work and produce life story books. Write, review, and amend care plans based on identified needs. Prepare reports for Children in Care...

Child & Family Social Worker - Tewkesbury £42ph Temporary Caritas Recruitment are seeking experienced Child & Family Social Workers to join Gloucestershire County Council in Tewkesbury. This temporary role offers the opportunity to manage a mixed caseload of CIN, CP, and CIC, including some court work, providing timely, evidence-based interventions to support children and families. Key responsibilities: Hold and manage a caseload of around 18 children, ensuring safeguarding and effective support. Undertake statutory visits, assessments, care planning, and court reports as required. Deliver interventions with consideration of timeliness, impact, and positive outcomes. Work in a flexible environment with 3 office days per week, supported by a laptop and smartphone. Collaborate with colleagues and multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated support for families. Pay: £42 per hour For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities...

Social Worker - Through Care (Non-Case Holding Role) We are looking for two skilled and motivated Social Worker to join our Permanence Team in a non-case holding capacity, focusing on progressing discharge of care orders and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) conversions. This role is central to achieving timely permanence for children and young people, ensuring stability and security within their family networks. Key Responsibilities: * Drive the progression of discharge of care orders and SGO conversions in line with statutory requirements and best practice. * Work collaboratively with case-holding social workers, legal teams, and partner agencies to remove barriers and expedite permanence planning. * Provide expert advice, guidance, and practical support to families and carers throughout the process. * Contribute to assessments, court documentation, and decision-making panels as required. * Monitor progress and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance and quality outcomes....

Job Opportunity: Child and Family Worker  Service Area: Children’s Social Care  Contract: January 2026 – October 2026, with possibility of extension Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–18:00 Location: Sunderland, SR3 4EN Our client works passionately to improve the lives of children, young people and families across the city. They are committed to providing high-quality social care, early help and education services that help children thrive. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Child and Family Worker to support children, young people and families, helping to ensure their safety and wellbeing. In this role, you will: Provide support and interventions to help children stay safely at home where possible. Contribute to alternative care planning when children cannot remain at home. Facilitate and supervise family time between cared-for children and their families, ensuring safe, meaningful and positive sessions. Work alongside social workers on Child Protection (CP), Child in...

TEZLOM – Health & Social Care Recruitment Supporting Communities Across West London Join Our Team: Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker Tezlom is a trusted, well-established agency supplying exceptional Health and Social Care staff throughout West London. We are now welcoming applications for compassionate and motivated Mental Health Therapeutic Support Workers to support individuals in our community drop-in centre. ⭐ Your Role As a Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker, you will play an important part in supporting individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, or crisis. You will help create a safe, calm, and welcoming environment where people can feel heard, supported, and empowered. You Will Provide: * A safe and welcoming space for people in need * A supportive, non-judgemental listening ear * 1-to-1 emotional support, advice, and guidance * Support in developing personal safety plans * Help accessing...

TEZLOM – Health & Social Care Recruitment Supporting Communities Across West London Join Our Team: Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker Tezlom is a trusted, well-established agency supplying exceptional Health and Social Care staff throughout West London. We are now welcoming applications for compassionate and motivated Mental Health Therapeutic Support Workers to support individuals in our community drop-in centre. ⭐ Your Role As a Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker, you will play an important part in supporting individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, or crisis. You will help create a safe, calm, and welcoming environment where people can feel heard, supported, and empowered. You Will Provide: * A safe and welcoming space for people in need * A supportive, non-judgemental listening ear * 1-to-1 emotional support, advice, and guidance * Support in developing personal safety plans * Help accessing local community...

Your new company You will be joining an established organisation which places the service user at the heart of everything they do. This organisation is focused on supporting vulnerable people in the community. This organisation primarily supports service users whose lives have been held back by a range of social deprivation. Your new role To deliver excellent drug and alcohol services to service users with alcohol addiction with significant others, including family members, friends and carers, to facilitate positive outcomes. Your focus will be on delivering and developing group/pod work programmes, such as Foundations of Recovery. You will work with other programme facilitators and professionals within your project to design and deliver groups/pods, using evidence-based practice, covering the most appropriate issues for your service users. To manage a case load and coordinate and deliver assessment and evidence-based interventions (brief and structured), recovery planning and...

Day Webster are currently recruiting for a Band 7 Social Worker with Forensic Services experience.             My NHS client is seeking an experienced social worker for inpatient forensic services at River House. The role involves managing a caseload of patients, applying social work principles, and supporting mentally disordered offenders within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include safeguarding, risk management, discharge planning, and contributing to service development. The role offers access to professional development and research opportunities. If you would like to find out more about this Band 7 Social Worker role starting in January 2026 paying a rewarding hourly rate of £30 per hour either on a full time or part-time basis, please contact me at (url removed) What you need – Role requirements Social Worker England regsitration  PMVA training or similar certification. Experience working at a senior level in adult mental health. Forensic inpatient...

Oath Healthcare is recruiting experienced Support Workers to work with adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will be supporting people in supported accommodation, hostels, community services and small residential settings to develop independence, improve wellbeing and move towards their goals. Key responsibilities * Provide person‑centred support with daily living skills (budgeting, cooking, appointments, tenancy sustainment, personal care where required). * Work with individuals experiencing mental health issues, substance misuse, offending history or trauma, using de‑escalation and professional boundaries. * Support adults with learning disabilities and autism with communication, personal care, activities, community access and skills development. * Develop and follow support plans and risk assessments; record accurate daily notes, incidents and outcomes. *...