Senior Social Care Worker

Uniform Education; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Epsom is seeking a Parent and Child Practitioner for their Mother & Baby Unit. This permanent role involves leading daytime shifts, providing hands-on support to families, and ensuring safety and consistency. Essential qualifications include experience in supporting children, a Level 3+ qualification in Health & Social Care, and knowledge of safeguarding. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact on families in need.

Benefits

Regular training & reflective practice

Professional, values-led team culture

Real impact on children & families

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children & families in various contexts.
• Able to work 6-12 hour shifts including weekends.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead daytime shifts ensuring consistency and safety.
• Provide hands-on parenting support and record observations.
• Work closely with social workers and assessors.

Skills

Experience supporting children & families

Confident leading shifts

Understanding of safeguarding

Knowledge of trauma-informed practice

Education

Level 3+ Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Overview

Parent and Child Practitioner - Mother & Baby Unit

Epsom, Surrey • Permanent • £28,000 - £34,000 (experience dependent) • Daytime-only shifts

What You'll Do

• Lead daytime shifts (no overnights) ensuring consistency and safety.
• Provide hands-on parenting support and record observations.
• Work closely with social workers and assessors.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Able to work 6-12 hour shifts including weekends on a rota.
• Experience supporting children & families (residential, early help, domestic abuse, parenting support, etc.).
• Confident leading shifts and supporting teams.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding & trauma-informed practice.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).
• Level 3+ Health & Social Care qualification.
• Parent Assess knowledge.
• Experience with complex family needs.

What We Offer

• Permanent role
• Daytime-only shifts (no nights)
• Regular training & reflective practice
• Professional, values-led team culture
• Real impact on children & families
• Start date: Likely December 25 or January 26; Interviews from October 2025