1370 family support worker jobs found

We're on the lookout for a Family Support Worker to join a well established Children and Young People's Service in Bootle. The team does some important work supporting vulnerable children and families through practical help, supervised Family Time, and early intervention. What you'll be doing Supporting Social Workers with assessments and helping put care plans into action Providing hands-on support to children, young people, and families in their homes Working with families who can be harder to engage, building trust and encouraging positive change Running and supervising Family Time sessions (some evenings and weekends included) Keeping clear records, writing up reports, and sharing updates with Social Workers Joining multi-agency meetings and working with other services What we're looking for Experience working with children, young people, or families who need extra support Good communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships Someone who can stay calm and...

We are seeking experienced family support practitioners to join our Family Help teams as Lead Family Help Practitioners, to lead assessment and planning for allocated families, and work as part of our multi-disciplinary teams to progress interventions and support to children, parents and carers. Dudley's practice model is Restorative Practice, and to strengthen this we introduced the Family Safeguarding model into our Social Work teams in 2023. We are using Restorative Practice and Family Safeguarding as the basis of our Family Help arrangements, and are now expanding our Family Help teams to include alternatively qualified lead family help practitioners, recognising the value of diversity in our workforce and the experience and skills they bring to change work with families. We are recruiting practitioners to work during a standard working day, and also a team of practitioners to work flexibly between 5 and 10pm on weekdays and 5pm-8pm at the weekend to provide support and...

Family Support Worker Bournemouth £13 per hour - FLEXIBLE WORKING First for Support are looking for experienced Family Support Workers to join our agency staff team to help within upcoming temporary placements. You will play a vital role in providing assistance and guidance to families in need. This position involves working closely with children & babies and their families to promote well-being, enhance family functioning, and ensure the infants receive the necessary support for their development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children & babies and a commitment to fostering positive family dynamics. Duties of a Family Support Worker ·Engage with families to assess their needs and develop tailored support plans. ·Provide practical assistance and emotional support to families facing challenges. ·Monitor progress and maintain accurate records of family interactions and outcomes. ·Promote positive parenting techniques and effective...

Family Hub Worker We are looking for an experienced Family Hub Worker to join an Early Help service supporting children, young people and families across Trafford. Working as part of the Family Hub model, you will provide early intervention and practical support to help improve outcomes for families, ensuring children are safe, supported and able to thrive. Key Responsibilities Provide early help support to children, young people and families using a whole-family approach. Manage a caseload as a Key Worker, coordinating assessments, support plans and interventions. Work closely with partner agencies including schools, health professionals, early years providers, housing and police. Deliver one-to-one and group programmes for children, young people and parents. Support families with emerging developmental needs and SEND. Maintain accurate records and monitor the impact of interventions to achieve positive outcomes. Requirements Level 3 qualification in a relevant...

Children & Family Reunification Support Worker Contract - Initial 3 months (possible extension) Rate - £23 (umbrella rate) Location - Alton Going Home Workers play a vital role in supporting children in care to safely return to their parent(s) or those with parental responsibility. They also have a key part in embedding and driving the improvements to our reunification process across social care as we move towards our updated Going Home pathway. Working closely with social workers, Intensive Workers, district teams, foster carers and partner agencies, with most of their time being engaged in direct work with children and families. Their responsibilities include: Assessment & Engagement Engaging directly with children, parents and wider families during the Going Home process to build trust and gather meaningful insights to support and inform decision making. Collating and reviewing key information to assist social workers with completion of assessments to determine...

Learning Support Assistant (SEND) - Witham, Essex £21,817 per annum | 34 Hours per Week | Fixed-Term Contract | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Empowering Learning is recruiting on behalf of a specialist school in Witham for a compassionate and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those who have experienced trauma, adversity and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. The successful candidate will initially join via a 12-week agency placement before transferring to the school's fixed-term contract until 21st July 2027, with the potential for the role to be extended or made permanent. The Role Working alongside the SENCo, teachers and senior leaders, you will provide high-quality one-to-one and small group support, helping pupils overcome barriers to...

Team Manager, Family Help The Team Managers form an essential part of the family help service, they are responsible for direct line management of consultant social workers, social workers and outreach family support workers.  The Team Managers are responsible for the quality of practice of their teams and they support the consultant social workers with their line management responsibilities as well. The case holders and consultant social workers (supervisors) require management oversight and consistent supervision arrangements to ensure positive interventions are in place that are helping to improve the outcomes for the children and young people. In addition to this the Team Managers are responsible for managing performance, attendance and all health and safety needs of the staff within their hierarchy. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration, or an equivalent childcare...

SEN Teaching Assistant – Worcester (WR1)Location: Worcester (WR1) Pay: £95–£115 per day (dependent on experience) Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp to Perm Opportunities Start Date: Immediate and September Starts Available Smile Education is currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of primary, secondary and specialist schools in the WR1 area of Worcester. We are working closely with schools that require additional support for children with a variety of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). These are rewarding opportunities for individuals who are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have transferable experience from care, support work, youth work or mental health services, we would love to hear from you. The RoleAs an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in...

Senior Practitioner – Adoption Location: Grays, Thurrock Employer: Thurrock Council Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-Time Locum (3 Months) Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Hybrid Working Available Pay Rate: £34.80 per hour Senior Practitioner – Adoption | Thurrock Council SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Practitioner – Adoption to join Thurrock Council's dedicated Adoption Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families while benefiting from flexible hybrid working. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: * Recruiting and assessing prospective adopters. * Delivering information events and Preparing to Adopt training. * Family finding for children and prospective adopters. * Supporting adoptive families following placement. * Supporting birth parents throughout the adoption process. * Completing Post...

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services Make a Lasting Difference for Children and Families in Hackney Are you a passionate Children’s Social Worker looking for a role where your professional judgement, assessment skills and commitment to safeguarding can create real change? SW Locums is currently recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join the London Borough of Hackney on a full-time locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to work within a supportive service, completing meaningful assessments and helping children and families achieve better outcomes. The Role * Location: London Borough of Hackney * Start Date: ASAP * Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, full-time locum * Hybrid Working: Available and can be discussed during the interview process * Pay Rate: £37.00 – £39.04 per hour (Umbrella), depending on experience About the Position You will be responsible for completing high-quality...

Belmont Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Family Link Worker to work with our client based in the Durham area. This is a temporary role working 30 hours per week. Overview: The role holder will support children, young people and families to identify, reconnect and build lasting relationships with family members and other important people in their lives. Working alongside social workers and partner agencies, the successful candidate will help families develop supportive networks that promote stability, permanence and positive outcomes for children. Main Duties: * Working directly with children, young people and families to identify and strengthen lifelong family and support networks * Undertaking family finding and relationship mapping to reconnect children with relatives and significant adults where appropriate * Facilitating family meetings and supporting families to develop sustainable plans that promote long-term stability * Working collaboratively with...

Children's Social Worker – Prevention & Intervention Team Location: North West Local Authority Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate Contract: Full Time | Ongoing Contract Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available Make a Difference Earlier We are looking for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join an innovative Prevention & Intervention Team, working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) as part of an exciting Social Work Reform programme. This is an opportunity to work differently—bringing together professionals from across children's services to provide earlier, more effective support to families. The team bridges Early Help and Children in Need/Child Protection (CIN/CP), ensuring families receive the right support at the right time and reducing the need for statutory intervention wherever possible. About the Role Working within a collaborative MDT, you will support children and families whose needs sit between Early Help and statutory social work. You'll...

Job Description: Job Overview We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to provide high-quality care and assistance to a elderly service user in their family home in Newbury. The role involves supporting the service user with dementia, Parkinson's and Urethral catheter care. Due to the nature of the role, which includes providing personal and intimate care, this position is open to female applicants only. This is in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, relating to genuine occupational requirements. Previous experience in senior care, dementia or Alzheimer's care, hospice support, or will be advantageous. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through personalised care and support. You would be working on chosen days of your choice from 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday, and working with another care who is a live in carer. It is a wonderful friendly home to work in and you will also be paid...

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, Family Help Hybrid Arrangement - 3 days on site Rate - £41 DfE Requirement - 3 Years perm cumulative experience with English Local Authority (Including ASYE) . Please ensure this is highlighted on the CV. Our developing Family Help service aims to provide targeted support and help to families so that children and families can thrive and more families are able to stay together. We recognise that providing the right type of support at the right time for families is key to working effectively and that lasting relationships with professionals is central to working alongside families and their networks. Working alongside families using our Restorative Model of practice, we use family led-decision making strategies and Motivational Interviewing skills to help families access creative and targeted support packages that will help to develop meaningful and lasting change for families. This includes increased capacity to manage complex parenting challenges and reducing...

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities. Locum Children's Social Worker Jobs in Dorset Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Child Protection and Family Help Team in Dorchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) seeking a rewarding locum social work job in Dorset, working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes. Whether you're an experienced Child Protection Social Worker, Family Help Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, or Assessment Social Worker, this role offers competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work within a supportive local authority...

People Business Partner (HR Business Partner) Contract: Fixed Term / Secondment, until December 2027 Hours: Full Time, Hybrid working (40-60% of their time on site) Salary: £45,100-£60,400 per annum Location: Cambridge This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced People Business Partner to join a passionate, fast-paced People and Culture environment. You will play a key role in supporting leaders through complex employee relations, organisational design and change activity, helping our people and managers deliver world-class assessment and learning solutions around the world. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role: You will play an important role in delivering our transformative People and Culture Strategy. Reporting to the Senior People Business Partnering, English, and embedded within our English product group, this is a...

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities. Locum Children's Social Worker Jobs in Dorset Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Child Protection and Family Help Team in Wareham. This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) seeking a rewarding locum social work job in Dorset, working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes. Whether you're an experienced Child Protection Social Worker, Family Help Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, or Assessment Social Worker, this role offers competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work within a supportive local authority setting....

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities. Locum Children's Social Worker Jobs in Dorset Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Child Protection and Family Help Team in the Weymouth region. This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) seeking a rewarding locum social work job in Dorset, working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes. Whether you're an experienced Child Protection Social Worker, Family Help Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, or Assessment Social Worker, this role offers competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work within a supportive local...

Children's Social Worker Family Help - Safeguarding Team Locum Ongoing Assignment Social workers £42 Hampshire County Council are recruiting Children's Social Workers in their Family Help Safeguarding Teams in Andover, Basingstoke, Fareham & Gosport, Alton, Farnborough, Winchester, Totton & Havant Hampshire Responsibilities: Social workers To have a mixed caseload of families spanning early help and children in need To co- work families alongside our Family Practitioner To work within a smaller defined location/ geographical are To build links with partners/ organisations within local communities Knowledge of child protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues and substitute care Assessments of risks protection & social care needs of individuals, carers, families Undertake joint assessments to ensure all risks considered Take appropriate action in conjunction with other agencies & within legal & statutory framework, to protect...