Family Support Worker #RQ1520664

Semester.co.uk; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join their safeguarding team in Bolton. This part-time role involves working closely with Safeguarding Social Workers to provide essential support to families and children in need. Responsibilities include facilitating family time, assisting with home visits, and developing effective behavior management strategies. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying benefits like ongoing training and free on-site parking. If you are passionate about supporting families and children, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training opportunities

Competitive pay rates

Weekly payroll

Enhanced DBS check

Support from dedicated team

Qualifications

• Experience in family support and safeguarding practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support family time arrangements and assist with home visits.
• Engage directly with children and develop management strategies.

Skills

Engagement with families

Behaviour management strategies

Home visit assistance

Budgeting support

Job description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Job Opportunity: Family Support Worker (Part-Time)

We are recruiting for a part-time (18.5 hours per week) Family Support Worker to join our safeguarding team at Bolton Council. This is a long-term temporary position, starting as soon as possible.

In this role, you will work alongside Safeguarding Social Workers to deliver high-quality interventions with children and families, supporting positive outcomes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Supporting family time arrangements
2. Assisting with home visits
3. Direct work with children
4. Developing behaviour management strategies, routines, and boundaries with families
5. Budgeting support and referring families to available support services

This work involves engaging with families involved in Child in Need, Child Protection, and court proceedings. The role requires some office-based work and the ability to travel to Bolton at short notice.

Benefits include free on-site parking, ongoing training opportunities, competitive pay rates, weekly payroll, an enhanced DBS check, and support from a dedicated team and consultant. We offer various employment opportunities in your preferred area.

If you are interested in this role or other opportunities with Semester.co.uk, please click the ‘Apply’ button.