Family Support Worker

Service Care; Salford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 Training Allowance

Specialist Consultant support

Work with thousands of clients nation‑

Daily payroll runs

Free candidate registrations

Referral and loyalty bonus schemes

Sign-up bonus

Free compliance checks

Job summary

Service Care is seeking a Family Support Worker in Salford, Greater Manchester, to assist children, young people and families with practical and emotional support.

You will work with social workers and professionals, maintain case notes, and promote safeguarding while building strong relationships with parents and carers.

The role offers flexible, community-based opportunities with dedicated consultant support and regular payroll runs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children, young people, or families.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with families under challenging circumstances.
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• A professional and solution-focused approach.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct support to children, young people, and their families.
• Building positive, professional relationships with parents, carers, and young people.
• Identifying family needs and helping develop tailored support plans.
• Supporting families to access community resources and relevant services.
• Collaborating with social workers and professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Encouraging families to develop practical skills, confidence, and independence.
• Maintaining accurate records and case notes.
• Contributing to meetings, reviews, and multi-agency discussions.
• Promoting safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children and young people.
• Responding to changing family circumstances and emerging needs.

Skills

Experience with families

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Safeguarding knowledge

Independent & team work

Professional boundaries

Solution-focused approach

Job description

Join Our Team as a Family Support Worker in Salford

Are you a compassionate and resilient professional passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? We are seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join our dynamic team in Salford, Greater Manchester. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to positive change within the community, providing practical and emotional support to families facing challenges.

Family Support Worker Responsibilities

• Providing direct support to children, young people, and their families
• Building positive, professional relationships with parents, carers, and young people
• Identifying family needs and helping develop tailored support plans
• Supporting families to access community resources and relevant services
• Collaborating with social workers and professionals to promote positive outcomes
• Encouraging families to develop practical skills, confidence, and independence
• Maintaining accurate records and case notes
• Contributing to meetings, reviews, and multi-agency discussions
• Promoting safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children and young people
• Responding to changing family circumstances and emerging needs

Candidate Requirements and Skills

• Previous experience working with children, young people, or families
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively with families under challenging circumstances
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• A professional and solution-focused approach
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and families

Experience within social care, family support, early help, children’s services, youth work, or similar environments is highly desirable.

Benefits of Working with Us

• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant support
• Work with thousands of clients nationwide
• Daily payroll runs
• Free candidate registrationsReferral and loyalty bonus schemes
• Sign-up bonus
• Free compliance checks

Salary/Pay Rate: Competitive hourly pay (please contact us for details)