548 family support worker jobs found in London

Role: Family Support Worker (Across London and outer London) Location: London Purpose of Role: Candidate must have experience of working with children and their families in regard to safeguarding and support for families. Should have experience of providing parenting advice, understanding of child development, systemic model, risks in relation to child protection and experience of direct work with children. Key competencies required: * Must have experience of working with children and their families * Must be able to provide safegaurding and support for families * Carry a caseload and effectively manage the workload with available resources. * Providing support, assistance & coaching to families or single clients who will be homeless with advice in such areas, but not exclusively, welfare and housing benefits, tax credits, debt counselling, housing options, employment and training opportunities, provision of support services or long term accommodation options. *...

Job Title: Family Support Worker Location: Surrey Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: From £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Requirement: Minimum 6 months UK experience working with children & young people About the Role We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and professional Family Support Worker to work across Surrey. This rewarding role involves direct work with children, young people, and families in a variety of settings including family homes and residential homes. This position would suit someone confident, organised, and experienced in managing sensitive situations while prioritising safeguarding and child welfare at all times. Key Responsibilities Conduct unannounced welfare visits to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people Supervise and facilitate contact sessions between children and family members Provide practical and emotional support to families within their homes Work within residential settings to...

Job Title: Family Support Worker Location: Reading Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: From £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Job Title: Support Worker - Children & Young People Location: Buckinghamshire Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: From £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Job Overview We are currently recruiting experienced Support Workers to work with children and young people across Buckinghamshire in both regulated and unregulated settings. This is a rewarding and dynamic role supporting vulnerable children and young people with a range of needs. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within children's services and be confident managing challenging behaviours while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people Promote emotional wellbeing, independence, and positive behaviour Work within regulated and...

Requirement: Minimum 6 months UK experience working with children & young people About the Role We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and professional Family Support Worker to work across Reading. This rewarding role involves direct work with children, young people, and families in a variety of settings including family homes and residential homes. This position would suit someone confident, organised, and experienced in managing sensitive situations while prioritising safeguarding and child welfare at all times. Key Responsibilities Conduct unannounced welfare visits to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people Supervise and facilitate contact sessions between children and family members Provide practical and emotional support to families within their homes Work within residential settings to support young people where required Accurately record observations, reports, and any safeguarding concerns Maintain professional boundaries while building...

Job Title: Family Support Worker Location: Croydon Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: From £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Requirement: Minimum 6 months UK experience working with children & young people About the Role We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and professional Family Support Worker to work across Croydon. This rewarding role involves direct work with children, young people, and families in a variety of settings including family homes and residential homes. This position would suit someone confident, organised, and experienced in managing sensitive situations while prioritising safeguarding and child welfare at all times. Key Responsibilities Conduct unannounced welfare visits to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people Supervise and facilitate contact sessions between children and family members Provide practical and emotional support to families within their homes Work within residential settings to...

Team Manager – Children Looked After & Court Initial 3-6 month interim contract South London, Local Authority   Around £45/hr via FCSA Accredited Umbrella Company Inside IR35   An exciting opportunity has arisen within a Local Authority in South London for a Team Manager to come and support the Children Looked After and Court team for an initial 3-6 months. You must be have experienced in working with Children in Care and Court Teams. The service has recently split their Children Looked After and Care Leavers teams, so are looking for additional support. About your role as the Team Manager – Children Looked After & Court: Be accountable for the management of all cases and referrals to the Children in Care Service. Allocate cases/referrals. To monitor and review the work of the team including regular audits, in accordance with performance/quality standards/Borough procedures. Be responsible for the management of delegated budgets and to ensure that resources are used...

REESON Education are recruiting for a male support worker in a special needs college in Hackney. As a support worker you will be assisting pupils with their day to day needs in both the class room and the community, There are permanent roles available for the right people. Are you are looking for your next role working with young adults with special needs or a change in career and a feel-good reward? If so, then we would love to hear from you! Support Worker experience is preferred but not essential You must be able to commute to Hackney easily You must be able to work Monday to Friday- term time only and have no visa restriction.We're looking for Support Workers to work with the college supporting young adults who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. The schools has various services in the area including other campuses. As a support worker you will be based in the Hackney site but there will be the opportunity to transfer if that is...

Support Worker, WD17 Watford. A wonderful part time role for a support worker to work with an exceptional little boy (5) who has Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. £17.50 gross per hour. * Nearest Station: Watford * Salary/Wage: 17.50 gross per hour * Driving Requirements: Yes, automatic mobility vehicle for when on duty – mileage provided, 0.45 p/mile * Essential: Experience of working with children and young people with complex neurodisabilities as a support worker and / or Healthcare assistant, confident driver *female applicants only * Desirable: Experience of supporting clients with epilepsy * Start Date: ASAP * Days & Hours: 17 plus hours per week 07.30 am to 10:30 and 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm, 2 to 3 times per week, (days to include a Monday and others to be mutually agreed), including 07.30 am to 12 noon, Fridays | Potential to increase hours as needed by the family in the future * Pets in Home: No * Recruiter Contact: Janet About the Client/Child: Harry is a...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Assessment Team for Surrey County Council. Senior Social Worker - Assessment Team - Up to £42 p/h Umb Duties and Responsibilities: * Undertake comprehensive child and family assessments in line with statutory frameworks and timescales. * Manage a complex and varied caseload, including Child in Need and Child Protection cases. * Complete Section 47 enquiries and risk assessments to inform robust safeguarding plans. * Prepare high-quality reports for child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and court proceedings where required. * Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to ensure coordinated and effective interventions. * Provide mentoring and informal support to less experienced social workers within the team. * Ensure accurate and timely case recording in line with local authority and statutory requirements. * Apply sound knowledge of relevant...

Job Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner Location: Guildford and local areas Employment Hours: Full time and part time Rate of Pay: NVQ Level 2: £13 per hour, NVQ Level 3: £14 per hour We are a busy child care agency and we are seeking NVQ Level 2 and NVQ Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners We have both full time and part-time hours available with our Guildford Nurseries. Job description You will be working in a room alongside a room leader providing care and educational support to children from 3mths - 4yrs. As an agency worker you can choose which days you are available for work and you can choose the number of hours you wish to work each week. We can also offer our nursery staff the opportunity to expand their skills and experience as we are a leading child care agency and in addition to nurseries, we have family support and SEN children services. We require you to have either a UK recognised nursery or childcare qualification. You are also required to have an Enhanced Child...

Job Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner Location: Bracknell and local areas Employment Hours: Full time and part time Rate of Pay: NVQ Level 2: £13 per hour, NVQ Level 3: £14 per hour We are a busy child care agency and we are seeking NVQ Level 2 and NVQ Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners We have both full time and part-time hours available with our Bracknell Nurseries. Job description You will be working in a room alongside a room leader providing care and educational support to children from 3mths - 4yrs. As an agency worker you can choose which days you are available for work and you can choose the number of hours you wish to work each week. We can also offer our nursery staff the opportunity to expand their skills and experience as we are a leading child care agency and in addition to nurseries, we have family support and SEN children services. We require you to have either a UK recognised nursery or childcare qualification. You are also required to have an Enhanced Child...

Title: Social Worker - Family First Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 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 Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and Luton's Effective Support document. Lead multi-agency planning to address child protection concerns and...

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...

Job Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner Location: Wokingham and local areas Employment Hours: Full time and part time Rate of Pay: NVQ Level 2: £13 per hour, NVQ Level 3: £14 per hour We are a busy child care agency and we are seeking NVQ Level 2 and NVQ Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners We have both full time and part-time hours available with our Wokingham Nurseries. Job description You will be working in a room alongside a room leader providing care and educational support to children from 3mths - 4yrs. As an agency worker you can choose which days you are available for work and you can choose the number of hours you wish to work each week. We can also offer our nursery staff the opportunity to expand their skills and experience as we are a leading child care agency and in addition to nurseries, we have family support and SEN children services. We require you to have either a UK recognised nursery or childcare qualification. You are also required to have an Enhanced Child...

Job Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner Location: Yateley and local areas Employment Hours: Full time and part time Rate of Pay: NVQ Level 2: £13 per hour, NVQ Level 3: £14 per hour We are a busy child care agency and we are seeking NVQ Level 2 and NVQ Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners We have both full time and part-time hours available with our Yateley Nurseries. Job description You will be working in a room alongside a room leader providing care and educational support to children from 3mths - 4yrs. As an agency worker you can choose which days you are available for work and you can choose the number of hours you wish to work each week. We can also offer our nursery staff the opportunity to expand their skills and experience as we are a leading child care agency and in addition to nurseries, we have family support and SEN children services. We require you to have either a UK recognised nursery or childcare qualification. You are also required to have an Enhanced Child...

Reading Children's Services is seeking a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join our Together for Families Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, forward-thinking service that places children, families, and practitioners at the heart of everything we do. You will hold and manage a varied and dynamic caseload, supported by regular reflective supervision, strong management oversight, and a culture that values professional curiosity, learning, and well-being. What You'll Be Doing Undertaking child-centred, timely assessments using the Family Safeguarding practice model Working with children and families across Children in Need, Child Protection, and care proceedings Completing ongoing assessments that reflect changing circumstances, risk, and protective factors Preparing high-quality reports to support decision-making and quality assurance Chairing Child in Need and Core Group meetings Working directly with children,...

About the Role You will need to be a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. As a Social Worker in our Together for Families Team, you will: Hold and manage a varied and dynamic caseload with reflective supervision and strong professional support Undertake child-centred, timely assessments using the Family Safeguarding practice model, supporting families at Children in Need, Child Protection and where required into court. Make ongoing assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, and the need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm. Prepare and present reports as necessary to facilitate decision making about service users and to provide effective quality assurance and chair CIN and Core group meetings Work directly with children, young people and families to identify strengths, understand risk and shape effective intervention plans and deliver evidence-based interventions in...

Responsible to: Registered Manager Purpose of the position To provide personal, practical, social and emotional support to people in their own homes, in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. The support provided by Care Workers is that which would normally be undertaken by a caring relative and must not include tasks which would normally be undertaken by a qualified Main duties and responsibilities 1. To follow the policies and procedures of Acacia Homecare Ltd at all times. 2. To portray a professional image and represent the company in line with the Company’s high standards at all time. 3. The duties will include personal care such as assistance with personal hygiene, grooming, the management of continence and rising & retiring. 4. Contribute to the ongoing support of people who use our services and their informal carers. 5. Contribute to the movement and handling of people who use our services to maximise their physical abilities and...

Job Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner Location: Reading and local areas Employment Hours: Full time and part time Rate of Pay: NVQ Level 2: £13 per hour, NVQ Level 3: £14 per hour We are a busy child care agency and we are seeking NVQ Level 2 and NVQ Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners We have both full time and part-time hours available with our Reading Nurseries. Job description You will be working in a room alongside a room leader providing care and educational support to children from 3mths - 4yrs. As an agency worker you can choose which days you are available for work and you can choose the number of hours you wish to work each week. We can also offer our nursery staff the opportunity to expand their skills and experience as we are a leading child care agency and in addition to nurseries, we have family support and SEN children services. We require you to have either a UK recognised nursery or childcare qualification. You are also required to have an Enhanced Child...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager for Family Help Team in Central Bedfordshire Council Job Title: Team Manager - Family Help Team Location: Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ Pay Rate: Up to £45 per hour About the Role: At Central Bedfordshire Council, we believe that families come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes they need extra support. As a Team Manager in the Family Help Team, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team to provide critical support to families, ensuring they receive the care, guidance, and stability needed at pivotal times. In this role, you will be instrumental in overseeing the delivery of assessment, care planning, and intervention services for families, including those under targeted early help, child in need, and child protection pathways. You will work closely with both your team and external partners to safeguard children and inspire them to reach their...