Family Connections Worker

The Forward Trust; Remote; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent support organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Family Connections Worker to provide tailored, client-centered interventions within the Criminal Justice System. This full-time role emphasizes family relationships and positive change through structured 1:1 and group-based support. Ideal candidates will manage a caseload, delivering assessments and care planning to improve individual wellbeing and achieve successful outcomes. Join a supportive team dedicated to breaking the cycle of reoffending.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the Criminal Justice System.
• Ability to deliver structured 1:1 and group-based interventions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client-centred Family and Significant Others interventions.
• Manage a caseload with tailored, client-centred interventions.
• Provide advice, guidance, assessments, and care planning.

Job description

Family Connections Worker (Probation Services) Kent

Location: Kent

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Closing date: 28 Jan 2026

About The Role

This role is full-time, permanent, 35 hours per week.

Forward Trust delivers services within the Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS) as part of the Ministry of Justices new probation system. Commissioned by Regional Probation Directors, our services are designed to be flexible and responsive, supporting individuals to break the cycle of reoffending and build more stable, positive futures.

We are seeking a Family Connections Practitioner to work remotely as part of a flexible and supportive team, delivering Family and Significant Others interventions within our wider Personal Wellbeing Service.

The role focuses on supporting adult men and young men within the Criminal Justice System, providing tailored, client-centred interventions that strengthen family relationships, improve wellbeing, and promote positive change.

You will manage a caseload and deliver structured 1:1 and group-based interventions, offering advice, guidance, assessments, care planning, and outcome-focused support aligned to individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver client-centred Family and Significa...