Family Link Cultural Support Worker / English and Turkish Speakers

AWD online; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A family support organization is looking for a Family Link Cultural Support Worker fluent in Turkish and English. You will provide tailored support to families, ensuring accessibility to services and fostering inclusion. The ideal candidate has experience in family support and is skilled in working with culturally diverse communities. This role offers competitive benefits, including 27-30 days of holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Flexible working options

Free local parking

Paid membership to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Previous experience in family support, key working or similar role.
• Understanding of child safeguarding and protection procedures.
• Ability to work sensitively with culturally diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support to Turkish-speaking families.
• Support communication and understanding between families and professionals.
• Conduct needs assessments and coordinate appropriate services.

Skills

Fluent in English and Turkish

Excellent communication and listening skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Family Link Cultural Support Worker

An exciting opportunity for a compassionate Family Link Cultural Support Worker to provide tailored cultural and linguistic support to families. Join a dedicated team making a real difference to children with complex needs. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Family Support Worker, Caseworker, Community Engagement Officer, Care Coordinator.

Salary: £30,000 to £33,600 per annum + Benefits | Location: Barnet, North London | Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Working Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week (part-time / job share considered)

Please note: You MUST be fluent in English and Turkish

Job overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Family Link Cultural Support Worker fluent in Turkish and English to support children, young people and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds. As a Family Link Cultural Support Worker you will act as a cultural and linguistic bridge, ensuring families can fully access services and feel supported throughout their child’s journey. The role is key in developing meaningful relationships with communities, promoting inclusivity and strengthening trust. You will provide advice, advocacy, emotional and practical support, while liaising with professionals across health, education and social care.

Apply today for our Recruitment Team to review.

Duties

• Provide Specialist Advice: Deliver tailored support to Turkish-speaking families, ensuring services are accessible and responsive
• Act as Cultural Bridge: Support communication and understanding between families and professionals
• Community Engagement: Build meaningful links with community groups to strengthen outreach
• Family Assessments: Conduct needs assessments and coordinate appropriate services
• Offer Support: Provide emotional and practical support through home visits and regular contact
• Advocacy and Advice: Help families access welfare rights, external services and resources
• Maintain Records: Ensure accurate, timely record-keeping in line with standards
• Work Collaboratively: Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and team activities

Candidate requirements

Essential

• Fluent in English and Turkish, with excellent communication and listening skills
• Previous experience in family support, key working or similar role
• Proven ability to work sensitively with culturally diverse families
• Understanding of child safeguarding and protection procedures
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Fluency in an additional language
• Previous experience in palliative care, disability support or bereavement work
• Background in community engagement or outreach
• Experience of needs assessment and care planning
• Knowledge of cultural perspectives on death, dying and bereavement

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, rising annually to 30 days, with option to buy/sell days
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and miscarriage leave
• Flexible working options
• Free local parking and subsidised meals on site
• Paid membership to Blue Light Card
• Season ticket loan and Bike2Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Staff referral scheme

Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child & Adult Barring will be required for this post.

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