Family Support Worker/Caseworker - Assessment Team - Middlesbrough - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Family Support Worker to join the Assessment Team in Middlesbrough. This role involves managing families affected by substance misuse and delivering support interventions. Candidates should have a proactive approach and be adaptable. Experience with family casework is beneficial but not essential. The position offers £15.58 per hour PAYE, with a temporary contract for 3 months.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to support families around work, school, and accessibility barriers.
• Previous experience working with families is beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of substance use and its impact is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a caseload of families affected by substance use.
• Deliver targeted interventions including harm reduction strategies.
• Collaborate with professionals to deliver a holistic support package.

Skills

Proactive approach

Creativity

Adaptability

Transferable skills

Job description

Family Support Worker/Caseworker – Assessment Team

Family Caseworker – Assessment Team

Location: Middlesbrough

Contract: Temporary (initial 3 months)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Pay: £15.58 per hour (PAYE) / £19.70 per hour (Umbrella)

Sanctuary Personnel is currently looking for a Family Caseworker to join Middlesbrough Council’s Assessment Team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families dealing with challenges such as substance misuse, domestic abuse, and homelessness.

Role Overview:

Manage and coordinate a caseload of families affected by substance use.

Deliver targeted interventions including harm reduction strategies, psychosocial support, and brief advice.

Work alongside Young Persons Workers to provide hidden harm support to children and young people.

Facilitate a variety of sessions – one-to-one, group-based, whole-family, or remote.

Collaborate with professionals across social care, education, and partner services to deliver a holistic support package.

What We’re Looking For:

A proactive, creative, and adaptable approach to family casework.

Flexibility to support families around work, school, and accessibility barriers.

Previous experience working with families is beneficial but not essential.

Knowledge of substance use and its impact is an advantage.

Strong transferable skills with a willingness to learn and develop.

Why Choose Sanctuary Personnel?

At Sanctuary, we pride ourselves on being more than just a recruitment agency. With over 18 years of experience, a thousand 5-star Trustpilot reviews, and a commitment to placing people in roles that make a difference, we’ll support you at every stage of your career. From exclusive opportunities to ongoing candidate care, we are here to help you succeed.