Family Connections Worker

TipTopJob; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise in Cheshire is seeking a Family Connections Worker to support adult men in the Criminal Justice system. The role involves delivering tailored interventions, managing caseloads, and contributing to positive outcomes for clients. Ideal candidates will have experience in personal wellbeing services and knowledge of the criminal justice sector.

Qualifications

• Experience working in Personal Wellbeing or related services.
• Experience designing SMART care plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interventions within the personal wellbeing service.
• Manage caseloads and conduct assessments.
• Build relationships with partner agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of issues facing clients in the criminal justice sector

Experience with psychosocial interventions

Experience conducting risk assessments

Job description

Location: Cheshire

Salary: GBP 24,000 per annum plus benefits

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are currently recruiting for a Family Connections Worker to join our team in Cheshire.

We are Forward, a social enterprise empowering people to break the cycle of crime and addiction to move forward and live fulfilling lives.

We deliver a range of MOJ-commissioned rehabilitative services (CRS) directly for Probation in three key areas: Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing, and Dependency and Recovery. Accommodation is delivered in Wales, Dependency and Recovery in London and Humberside, and Personal Wellbeing in East of England, Sussex, Surrey, and as a subcontractor in Kent and Cheshire.

These services work with men aged 18+ under probation supervision, supporting them to achieve transformational change, break the cycle of offending, and integrate into society long-term.

Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with employment, family, friends, and community connections. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change, regardless of their past.

Role Responsibilities

You will work remotely as part of a flexible team of Family Connections practitioners, delivering interventions within the wider personal wellbeing service, supporting adult men and young men in the Criminal Justice system. Support will be tailored to individual needs, including delivering a range of programmes related to Family and Significant Others.

The Family Connections practitioner will provide client-centered support based on individual requirements. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, offering advice and guidance, conducting assessments, developing care plans, and delivering structured 1:1 and group sessions.

You will contribute to the targets set by Forward, Interventions Alliance, and local commissioners, with a focus on measuring outcomes. Building cooperative relationships with partner agencies is essential.

Flexibility is required, including potential evening/weekend shifts and travel to other projects within your cluster to ensure continuity of care.

The Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of issues facing clients in the criminal justice sector.
• Experience working in Personal Wellbeing or related services such as family, lifestyle, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, comprehensive assessments, and designing SMART care plans.
• Experience with psychosocial interventions, including motivational interviewing techniques, in 1:1 and group settings.
• Knowledge of the Recovery Agenda.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, a charitable social enterprise dedicated to empowering people to break cycles of crime and addiction. For over 25 years, we have supported thousands in building positive, productive lives. We believe anyone can achieve lasting change. Our services aim to help individuals secure employment, strengthen family and community ties, and lead fulfilling lives.