1783 family support worker jobs found

Position: Family Support Worker Location: London Hybrid working **Must have experience** The post holder will be assigned to a social work team and will also work across the Family Assessment Service when the need arises. The team will undertake statutory assessments to identify targeted support and interventions that meet the diverse needs of the children, young people and families that live or access services within the service area. It will be necessary, on occasion to work with families in other parts of the borough to ensure timely access to services. Specifically the role will require the Family support worker to: • Contribute to the undertaking of assessments and service delivery for families who are identified as having children and young people in need of assessment, support and intervention. • Support to children, young people and families with multiple and complex needs where intensive support is required and this will include undertaking direct work with children,...

I'm working with a client in Durham who is looking for a compassionate and motivated Family Support Worker to join their Families First team. In this role you will support children, young people, and their families by providing early help, practical guidance, and tailored interventions. You will work closely with partner agencies to ensure families receive the right support at the right time. Key Responsibilities Build positive, trusting relationships with families. Complete assessments and develop family support plans. Provide early help interventions and practical support. Carry out home visits and outreach work. Work collaboratively with schools, social care, and other local services. Help families develop strengths, resilience, and improved outcomes. Key Requirements Experience supporting children, young people, or families. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to assess needs and create tailored support plans. Confidence working independently and...

We are currently working in partnership with a client in Darlington to appoint an experienced Specialist Family Practitioner (SFP) to join their Children in Need Team. As a SFP, you will play a vital part in delivering early intervention and support, providing direct work with children, supervising family contact sessions, and working with partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for those we support. Key Responsibilities: Undertake home visits and provide practical, parenting, and emotional support to families Supervise contact between children and parents in a safe, sensitive manner Assist with assessments, safeguarding plans, and support interventions across a range of cases including Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children Liaise with external agencies to ensure cohesive support for children and families Maintain accurate records, contribute to reports, and support service performance Understand and respond appropriately to issues such as neglect,...

Family Support Worker Are you a passionate Family Support Worker looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Family Support Worker to work within a service based in Worcestershire. Pay Rates: £15.98 - £20.73 Umbrella Rate Information n the Role: Successful candidates will be offered 37.5hours per week for 3 months initially. What you will be doing: 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...

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...

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Family Worker to support reunification and Special Guardianship Order conversions within a Local Authority. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week. Overview: This role focuses on helping children and young people achieve safe, stable, and permanent outcomes within their family networks. The successful candidate will work closely with families, carers, and professionals to support reunification plans, guide SGO conversions, and deliver targeted interventions that strengthen relationships and reduce risk. Main Duties: * Work with families to support safe and sustainable reunification plans * Guide carers and families through the SGO conversion process with clear advice and practical support * Complete assessments and contribute to care planning in partnership with Social Workers and other professionals * Deliver focused interventions to strengthen family relationships and promote positive change * Monitor...

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...

Family Support Officer - Early Help team London Borough of Hackney Up to £25 per hour About the Role The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Family Support Officer in the Early Help team to join our dedicated Multi-Agency Team (MAT). If you are committed to safeguarding children and empowering families to achieve positive, sustainable change, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities As a Family Support Officer, you will be expected to: * Safeguard Children: Promote an environment that actively safeguards and protects children, taking full responsibility for ensuring that all appropriate safeguarding procedures are rigorously adhered to. * Assessment and Planning: Provide structured and individual support to children and families using appropriate assessment tools, specifically Hackney’s Early Help Assessment Form, to create tailored individual plans with clear, agreed outcomes, targets, and review dates. * Lead Professional: Act...

Family Support Worker – Worcestershire Children First Location: Worcestershire Contract: Full-time Contact: (url removed) Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families? Worcestershire Children First is seeking a committed and proactive Family Support Worker to support families where a Child in Need Plan is in place, as well as those on the edge of local authority care. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on strengthening families, promoting positive change, and helping to ensure children can grow up safely within supportive home environments. Key Responsibilities As a Family Support Worker, you will: Provide direct support to children (including pre-school aged), their parents, and wider family members in line with assessments and agreed plans. Empower parents/carers to take responsibility for meeting their children's needs. Support parents in developing a clear understanding of...

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...

Description Cornwall Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join the Family Assessment and Support Team covering the Falmouth and Penryn area. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality assessment and safeguarding work, supporting children and families to achieve improved outcomes through robust practice and meaningful intervention. This role is ideal for a practitioner with strong assessment experience, safeguarding knowledge, and confidence in managing statutory responsibilities within a dynamic and supportive team environment. Responsibilities Complete high-quality social work assessments, including Child in Need (CIN) plans and progressing cases to ICPC where necessary. Undertake joint investigations, including s.47 enquiries, child protection investigations, and associated reports. Carry out statutory CP and CIC visits, producing clear, evidence-based reports for reviews and planning meetings. Build positive and effective...

TeacherActive is proud to be supporting a thriving Primary School in East Birmingham, who are seeking a dedicated KS2 Teaching Assistant with Pastoral Responsibilities to join their Upper Key Stage 2 team. This is a fantastic full-time opportunity for someone who has a strong background in pastoral support, behaviour mentoring, or family support work, and is passionate about helping children succeed both academically and emotionally. The Role: Providing tailored support to pupils across Upper KS2 (Year 5 and/or Year 6) Offering pastoral interventions to pupils who may require emotional, behavioural or social support Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral team Supporting children with additional needs including SEND and SEMH (not essential but highly desirable) Assisting with classroom activities, small-group work and 1:1 support Maintaining a calm, positive and resilient approach throughout the school day The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Experience...

Make a Real Difference: Join Us in Supporting Children with SEN Now Recruiting for SEN Roles in Education – No Prior School Experience Needed Are you a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Therapist, or Youth Worker ready for a meaningful new challenge? If you’ve worked with: * Challenging or aggressive behaviour * Mental health and emotional regulation * Complex needs, autism, or learning disabilities …then your skills are hugely valuable in Special Educational Needs (SEN) settings. Roles We’re Recruiting For: * SEN Teaching Assistants (Primary & Secondary) * Behaviour Mentors * Learning Support Assistants * Pastoral or SEMH Support Staff * 1:1 Support for children with autism, ADHD, or complex needs Who We're Looking For: We welcome applications from people with experience in: * Mental Health (CAMHS, Mental Health Support Workers, Counsellors) * Health & Social Care (HCAs, Support Workers, Family Support Workers) * Therapy &...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Social Workers to join the Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT) in Northamptonshire Children's Trust. Job Title: Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team Location: One Angel Square, Northampton NN1 1ED Pay Rate: £38 per hour Overview: Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking a Social Worker to join our Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT). This dynamic and fast-paced frontline service serves as the single point of contact for all safeguarding concerns involving young people across Northamptonshire. The DAAT is integral to ensuring the safety and well-being of children within the area and plays a key role in the initial assessments of safeguarding concerns. You will be part of a dedicated team that works to promptly assess and intervene where necessary, providing crucial support to children and families. As a Social Worker within this team, you will handle cases from the MASH service, which will then be passed...

Family Practitioner – Staffordshire County Council Grade 7 Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and families to thrive? Staffordshire County Council is looking for a dedicated Family Practitioner to join our Children’s Services team and make a meaningful impact in local communities. ? Our Vision A county where big ambitions, great connections and greener living give everyone the opportunity to prosper, be healthy and happy. ? Our Outcomes Everyone in Staffordshire will: Have access to more good jobs and share the benefits of economic growth Be healthier and more independent for longer Feel safer, happier, and more supported in their community ? Our Values We’re creating a workplace where people feel supported, motivated and empowered. Our values shape everything we do: Ambitious – striving for more for our communities and citizens Courageous – facing challenges and making brave decisions Empowering – giving our people the tools and trust to do...

Senior Support Worker (Maternity Cover) in St Albans, AL1. A fantastic position available for an experienced SEN professional to support a bright young man with a great sense of humour who has a diagnosis of PDA, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD. £21.00 Gross Per Hour * Nearest Station: St Albans City station is a 5 min walk * Salary/Wage: £41,496.00 gross per annum (pro rata for 9 months – £31,122.00| £21.00 gross per hour * Driving Requirements: Yes – an automatic car can be provided, or mileage paid if using own car on duty * Essential: Confident supporting a young adult with mental health challenges and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). A confident driver who is happy to drive long distances. *This role is open to female applicants only * Desirable: Mental health training and knowledge of PDA * Start Date: March 2026 (Maternity cover, minimum 9-month contract offered) * Days & Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm, plus 3...

Child and Family Worker Location: Sunderland, SR3 Hours: 37 hours per week (pattern confirmed at interview) Contract: Initial 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension ** Driving licence & access to a vehicle required ** Join a New, Impactful Families First Pilot We are seeking dedicated Family Workers to support Social Workers in delivering high-quality, hands-on work with children, young people and families. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about safeguarding, supporting positive family relationships and helping children thrive. The Role In this varied, rewarding position, you will: Provide direct support to children, young people and their families to help keep children safely at home where possible.  Support Social Workers with children on Child in Need, Child Protection and Care plans through direct work and practical interventions.  Facilitate and supervise safe, meaningful family time sessions between children and their families....

Community Resource Worker Location: Bradford Client: Bradford Metropolitan District Council Contract Type: Temporary (3 months) Hours: Full time (37 hours) Salary: £22.00 per hour (Umbrella - £24.50 per hour) Additional: Unable to offer sponsorship. Must have full UK driving license About the Role The Community Resource Worker (CRW) provides support services for children and families from birth up to 18 years, working within legal frameworks, policies, and procedures. The role involves partnership working with other professionals and responding to children and families in crisis to ensure safeguarding needs are met. Key Responsibilities Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families, using appropriate interventions such as family learning, parenting programs, life story work, and group work. Co-work assessments of need, devise and implement plans, and review regularly. Ensure participation of children and young people in assessments, plans, and reviews....

Team Manager - Adoption Connect2Luton are working exclusively with Luton Borough Council to recruit a Team Manager for the Adoption Team manager role 37 hours per week. Why you should choose Luton Council. Luton is centrally located with easy transportation access via train or road. Comprehensive induction period to ensure that you have the right tools/technology and support to do a great job. Permanent Senior Leadership team opportunities offering stability, continuity, and growth within departments. Luton is a vibrant and diverse town that bring fresh challenges so there is never a dull moment. With an active improvement on Luton Councils OFSTED report it is a great environment to be part of a success story, Home working and flexible hours is an option as the council support agile working where possible, it is team dependent and to discussed case by case.Team Manager -Adoption-Permanence based within the Specialist Family Support Service is a very exciting and important role...

Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention Torbay Council Up to £40 per hour £150 per week Accommodation Allowance Torbay Council is committed to providing outstanding services to children and families. We are recruiting a motivated and experienced Social Worker to join our vital Assessment and Intervention Team. This beautiful location, the English Riviera, offers a unique environment to live and work. Key Responsibilities As a key member of our team, you will be expected to deliver on the following core responsibilities: * Service Delivery: Provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of children, young people, and families in a timely manner and strictly within statutory guidelines, policies, and standards. * Assessment and Intervention: Confidently assess need, plan and deliver focused intervention and family support to safeguard and protect children and young people and promote positive outcomes. * Best Practice Model:...