Family Support Worker

Belmont Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Family Support Worker to join a local council's Children and Families Service in Wakefield. The role involves providing practical and emotional support to children and families, promoting safeguarding, and maintaining case records. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar settings and strong communication skills. This is a temporary position on a 3-6 month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory or voluntary settings.
• Understanding of child protection frameworks.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for families.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and families in home settings.
• Provide tailored practical and emotional support.
• Keep accurate case records and contribute to assessments.

Skills

Experience supporting children, young people, and families

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Flexible and resilient

Job description

Overview

Belmont Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Family Support Worker to join Wakefield Council's Children and Families Service on a 3-6 month temporary contract.

The Role

• Work directly with children, young people, and their families in their homes and community settings.
• Provide practical and emotional support tailored to individual family needs.
• Assist with parenting programmes, early help plans, and targeted interventions.
• Support families to access education, health, and social care services.
• Promote safeguarding, ensuring the welfare of children is at the centre of all work.
• Keep accurate case records, contribute to assessments, and attend multi-agency meetings.

About You

• Experience supporting children, young people, and families in a statutory or voluntary setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection frameworks.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
• Flexible, resilient, and committed to improving outcomes for children and families.

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you