Self-Employed Family Support Worker

SupportWays Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A family support services organization is seeking a self-employed Family Support Worker to provide in-person support across all London boroughs. The role requires experience working with children and families, with responsibilities including supervised family contact and welfare checks. Flexible hours are available, including evenings and weekends. Interested candidates should email their CV and cover note to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care, education, or youth work.
• Enhanced DBS or willing to obtain.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person support including edge of care and parenting support.
• Conduct supervised family contact and welfare checks.
• Provide supervised transport and mentoring.

Skills

Experience working with children/families

Strong communication

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Self-Employed Family Support Worker
Location: Across all London boroughs (travel required)
Pay: £15–£20 per hour (self-employed)
Hours: Flexible, ad hoc, including evenings and weekends

SupportWays Ltd provides family support and social care services to children, young people, and families across London. We are seeking self-employed Family Support Workers to deliver in-person support including:

Edge of care and parenting support

Supervised family contact

Welfare checks and emergency care

Supervised transport and mentoring

Life story work and residential cover

Requirements:

Experience working with children/families (social care, education, youth work, etc.)

Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain)

Ability to work flexibly and independently

Strong communication and safeguarding awareness

Access to reliable transport is a bonus

Application Instructions:
To apply, please email your CV (and a short cover note) to [e-mail] Suitable candidates will be contacted for a short phone call before interview.