Family Engagement Worker – Missing & Exploitation Prevention

The Children's Society; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days’ annual leave incl. bank hols

Enhanced parental leave

Pension matching up to 8%

Free counselling

Professional development opportunities

2 paid volunteering days per year

Job summary

The Children’s Society in Manchester is seeking a Missing and Exploitation Prevention Family Engagement Worker. You will support families and young people, coordinate with partners, and monitor progress. The role offers training and aims to reduce risks associated with missing episodes.

Salary £26,100 per annum, 35 hours a week (part-time considered). Permanent role with funding until 31st March 2027, located in Manchester, with generous leave and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with families and young people in a supportive role.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse families and professionals.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support to families, parents/carers and young people who have had missing episodes.
• Work within the Manchester Missing Service to reduce risk of exploitation.
• Record, monitor and evaluate project activities and outcomes.
• Collaborate with professionals to support safeguarding of children and young people.
• Communicate clearly with diverse groups, including those with language barriers.

Skills

Experience working with families

Relationship building

Negotiation and influencing

Workload planning

Communication with youth and carers

Presentation and facilitation

Monitoring and evaluation

IT skills (MS Office and case systems)

Education

Relevant qualification for working with parents/carers and young people

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case recording systems

Job description

The Children’s Society in Manchester is seeking a Missing and Exploitation Prevention Family Engagement Worker. You will support families and young people, coordinate with partners, and monitor progress. The role offers training and aims to reduce risks associated with missing episodes.

Salary £26,100 per annum, 35 hours a week (part-time considered). Permanent role with funding until 31st March 2027, located in Manchester, with generous leave and pension benefits.