Family Support Worker

Monarch Education Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Monarch Education Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Family Support Worker to empower families facing challenges. Based in Northampton, the successful candidate will provide practical and emotional support, help create a nurturing environment, and collaborate with various agencies to ensure child welfare. This part-time role promises flexibility and offers a supportive work community along with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Refer a Friend Scheme with bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in a support or care setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support to families in their homes or community settings.
• Develop and implement tailored support plans in collaboration with families and professionals.
• Work closely with schools and social services to coordinate care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualification in social care or childcare

Job description

Job Description

🌟 Job Opportunity: Family Support Worker 🌟

Location: Northampton

Salary: £25,992 per annum, pro rata £20,054.09

Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent-Temporary

Closing Date: August 2025

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? We are looking for a compassionate, proactive, and dedicated Family Support Worker to join our team and help empower families to overcome challenges and thrive.

About The Role

As a Family Support Worker, you will work directly with children, young people, and their families to provide practical and emotional support. You'll help families build resilience, access services, and develop the skills they need to create a safe and nurturing home environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support to families in their homes or community settings.
• Develop and implement tailored support plans in collaboration with families and professionals.
• Work closely with schools, social services, and other agencies to coordinate care.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Promote safeguarding and the welfare of children at all times.
  
  

About You

• Experience working with children and families in a support or care setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.
• A relevant qualification in social care, childcare, or a related field is desirable.
  
  

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• The chance to make a real impact in your community.
  
  

About

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates
  
  

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.