1399 family support worker jobs found

Children's Support Worker - Essex Pay: £15-£18 per hour Location: Various locations across Essex Shifts: Days & Waking Nights Hours: Fully Flexible Driving Licence: Desirable, but not essential Are you an experienced Children's Support Worker looking for flexible work across Essex? We are looking for passionate, reliable and experienced support workers to take on a variety of rewarding roles working with children, young people and families. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy variety and want the flexibility to work across different settings and services. The Roles Depending on your experience and availability, you may be supporting within: Residential children's homes Family support services Supervised and supported family contact One-to-one support with children and young people Community-based support Short-term and temporary placements Day shifts Waking night shiftsYou will help provide safe, consistent and positive support while building...

Children's Support Worker - Kent Pay: £15-£18 per hour Location: Various locations across Kent Shifts: Days & Waking Nights Hours: Fully Flexible Driving Licence: Desirable, but not essential Are you an experienced Children's Support Worker looking for flexible work across Kent? We are looking for passionate, reliable and experienced support workers to take on a variety of rewarding roles working with children, young people and families. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy variety and want the flexibility to work across different settings and services. The Roles Depending on your experience and availability, you may be supporting within: Residential children's homes Family support services Supervised and supported family contact One-to-one support with children and young people Community-based support Short-term and temporary placements Day shifts Waking night shiftsYou will help provide safe, consistent and positive support while building...

Our client Leicester City Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children in need team. Key responsibilities Manage an allocated social work caseload of highly complex issues regularly featuring child protection issues and the Public Law Outline (PLO) processes. Make, and implement, judgements and decisions with autonomy on cases with high levels of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge with the oversight of the manager. Plan and implement interventions designed to address needs and reduce risk. Liaise with partner agencies to secure support and services for children and their families. Lead on S47 (child protection) investigations. Manage/Chair a range of multi-agency meetings designed to monitor and progress Child Protection Plans. Complete legal documentation and file and serve legal papers where required. Provide expertise in Social Work Practice for lesser experienced workers by leading by example when practising and by assisting others with...

Learning Support Assistant (Experienced Candidates Required) Bristol  Full-Time  Start Date: September 2026  Looking for a role where you can genuinely change a young person's day, week, or even future? I am recruiting on behalf of a number of mainstream secondary schools across Bristol seeking experienced Behaviour Mentors, Learning Support Assistants and Student Support Workers to join their teams. These roles are ideal for individuals who have previous experience working with young people and can build strong relationships, provide consistent support, and help students overcome barriers to learning. Many of the students you will support are bright and capable but may require additional guidance due to behavioural, emotional, social or educational challenges. ✅ About the Role As a Behaviour Mentor / Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students access education successfully. Your responsibilities may include: Providing 1:1 and small group...

Social Work Improvement Lead Children's Services | Surrey £450-£500 per day Lead Improvement. Drive Change. Deliver Better Outcomes. Are you a senior leader with a strong track record of driving improvement, transformation and performance within Children's Services? We are seeking an experienced Social Work Improvement Lead to provide strategic leadership within our multi-agency Family Safeguarding Hub, playing a key role in strengthening service effectiveness, improving decision-making and delivering better outcomes for children, young people and families across Surrey. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for someone who combines operational expertise with a passion for service improvement, partnership working and transformational change. About the Role As Social Work Improvement Lead, you will work at the heart of Children's Services, driving performance, quality assurance and continuous service development within the Family Safeguarding Hub. Working closely...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding and Family Help Service About Enfield’s Family Help and Family Safeguarding Service Enfield has launched its new Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model, reflecting national reforms that place greater emphasis on early intervention, strengthened multi-agency working and helping children safely remain within their families wherever possible. Family Safeguarding is Enfield’s whole-system, strengths-based approach to working with children, young people and families. The model brings together Family Help, Children’s Social Care and specialist adult services, enabling practitioners to work with the whole family and address the interconnected issues that can affect children’s safety and wellbeing. This includes domestic abuse, parental mental health, substance misuse, trauma and exploitation, supported through a coordinated and purposeful safeguarding response. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative,...

Job Title: Contact Supervisor / Childrens Support Worker Location: Reading Pay: GBP15.00 per hour and upwards Hours: Flexible days or nights, as much or as little as you want About the Role We are looking for compassionate and reliable Contact Supervisors / Childrens Support Workers to support children and families in and around Reading. This role involves supervising family contact sessions and/or providing direct support to children in a safe, professional, and child-focused manner. Key Responsibilities Supervising contact between children and family members in line with care plans Ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and emotional needs of children are always prioritised Providing clear, accurate reports following contact sessions Working professionally with families, social workers, and other professionals Offering practical and emotional support to children as required Essential Requirements Experience working with children and families A calm, professional, and...

Social Worker – Children in Care | Enfield Location: Enfield, London Service: Children in Care Job Type: Temporary About the Role Enfield has launched its new Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model, placing greater emphasis on early intervention, effective multi-agency working and supporting children to remain safely within their families wherever possible. Enfield Children in Care Service is seeking an experienced and committed Social Worker to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner with strong experience in Children in Care, court proceedings, child protection and safeguarding. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload of children in care. Undertake high-quality assessments and develop effective care plans. Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and long-term stability. Work confidently with court proceedings and statutory processes. Assess and manage safeguarding and risk concerns. Build...

Commutable from London | Flexible Office Working | Manageable Caseloads | Training and development included Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a Family Safeguarding role in a location that is easily commutable from London, with manageable caseloads and genuine flexibility around office working? We are currently recruiting for experienced Safeguarding Social Workers to join a supportive local authority that is focused on keeping caseloads as manageable as possible and providing Social Workers with the support and development they need to succeed. You will work across Child in Need and Child Protection, providing longer-term family support and safeguarding interventions. The role involves minimal court work, allowing you to focus on direct work with children, young people and families. The Role £42 P/H 6-month minimum contract Manageable caseloads Child in Need and Child Protection work Minimal court work Flexible approach to office working – choose the days...

Social Worker – Pre-Birth & Newborn Family Help Team Job Type: Temporary Service: Children’s Social Care – Family Help About the Role We are recruiting experienced Social Workers to join our newly formed Pre-Birth & Newborn Family Help Team. The team works alongside expectant parents and families with newborn babies, providing timely support, building resilience and promoting positive outcomes from the earliest stages of a child’s life. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker who is passionate about early intervention, strengths-based practice and supporting families to create lasting change. Key Responsibilities As a Social Worker within the Pre-Birth & Newborn Family Help Team, you will: Manage a varied caseload of expectant parents and families with newborn babies. Undertake high-quality assessments, planning and reviews. Work collaboratively with parents and carers to identify strengths, needs and solutions. Support families to...

Family Court Advisor Swindon £35.50ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for application...

Family Court Advisor Coventry £33.50 ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for...

Family Court Advisor Reading £35.50ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for application...

Family Court Advisor Chelmsford £35ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for application...

Family Court Advisor Sheffield £34.50ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for...

Family Court Advisor Middlesbrough £33.50 ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for...

Social Work Improvement Lead Children's Services | Surrey Make a Difference Where It Matters Most. Are you an experienced and inspirational leader in children's social care, passionate about safeguarding children and improving outcomes for families? We are looking for an exceptional Service Manager to lead our multi-agency Family Safeguarding Hub. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will shape decision-making at the front door of Children's Services, ensuring vulnerable children receive the right support at the right time through effective partnership working and strong professional leadership. About the Role As Service Manager, you will lead a highly skilled multi-agency team, working alongside colleagues from Children's Services, Early Help, Police, Health and wider safeguarding partners to ensure timely, effective and proportionate responses to concerns about children. You will drive service performance, quality assurance and continuous improvement, creating a...

Behaviour Mentor - Leicester As a Behaviour Mentor, you will provide 1:1 support to pupils who require additional guidance to help them engage positively with education. You will build strong, trusting relationships, encourage positive behaviour, and help pupils develop confidence, resilience and strategies to overcome barriers to learning. This opportunity is ideal for someone with experience supporting children and young people who is looking to make a meaningful impact outside of a traditional classroom setting. Many of these pupils may have been out of education for some time, so confidence levels may be very low. It will be your responsibility to re-engage them in learning, promote positive behaviour, and help re-establish structure and routine in their daily lives. Prospero Teaching will work closely with you to monitor each pupil's progress and provide ongoing support to ensure successful outcomes. Contract/Position Details: Location - Within the community or online in...

Social Worker – Assessment Team – BCP Location: Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Pay/Salary: up to £42 per hour Office Working: 3 Days per week Contract: Locum We are currently working with BCP Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, BCP are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service. Duties Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries Conducting Initial Assessments Working in a fast paced team Participate in strategy meetings where necessary Children and Family Assessments What you need Social Work Qualification Social Work England registration Enhanced DBS (provided by us) Why use us? At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure...

Join us today and take advantage of the fantastic new pay rates and benefits available at our client's fast-paced distribution centre. Every day is different, and we are looking for helpful and talented people to join a close-knit team, with a fun, family-style atmosphere. Staffline is recruiting for a Forklift Truck Driver to work in Knottingley. The rate of pay is £14.92 per hour. Overtime is available and is paid at £22.38 - £26.33 per hour. You will work rotating shifts. The hours of work are: - 6am to 3pm - 3pm to 12am All breaks are paid from the start Your Time at Work As a Forklift Truck Driver at this site, your duties will include: - Moving merchandise from receiving to processing areas - Moving non-merchandise from shipping to processing areas and/or high bay racking. - Pulling and moving non-merchandise from high bay racking to satisfy Processing Centre requirements Our Perfect Worker To succeed with our client you will need to be: -...