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Salary: £31,314.10 pro rata (£39,142.63 per annum full-time equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, + Bank Holidays (pro rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Durham Ofsted Rating: Outstanding - May 2025 Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked-after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. • Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care., • Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people., • Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures., • Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards., • Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family, e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined., • Ensure each child and foster parent is fully compliant in respect of all key documentation., • Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care., • Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community., • Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis., • Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments., • A Social Work qualification., • Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent., • Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing., • A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures., • The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)., • Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations. If you're passionate about changing lives, we'd love to hear from you-apply now and we'll be in touch with you shortly! No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Adoption Social Worker, Location:Durham, ENG-DH1 3JN

Family Worker/ Recovery Coordinator- Dual role Location: HMP Frankland, Durham, DH1 5YA Working Hours: 37 hours per week 08:00am-4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 08:00am-3:30pm Friday's Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,877.80-£34,240 Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough W... ZIPC1_UKTJ

About the Role As a Family Supervision Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting safe, structured contact between children and their families. You'll ensure that interactions are positive, safe expectations. You'll be responsible for: • Promoting safe, healthy interactions between children and parents, • Encouraging positive routines, boundaries, and communication, • Writing clear, accurate contact reports and observations, • Supporting children's emotional wellbeing throughout sessions, • Maintaining professional, non-judgemental relationships with families, • Ensuring sessions always run smoothly and safely Location: Darlington Pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Start Date: Immediate Shifts:Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in Why Work with Us? • Mileage paid for every shift, • Fully funded training (TMVA), • Flexible shift options to suit your lifestyle, • Opportunities for career development and ongoing professional support, • Immediate start available What We're Looking For • A caring, calm, and professional approach, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Emotional resilience and confidence in challenging situations, • Good attention to detail when writing reports, • Experience in social care, child services, or family support, • Level 3 Health & Social Care or similar qualification (preferred), • A valid DBS (we can help you apply), • A driver's licence is a bonus due to varied locations What You'll Gain • A meaningful role where you help keep children safe, • The chance to support families during crucial moments, • A supportive team and ongoing training, • Flexible working patterns, • Competitive pay and mileage reimbursement If you're ready to make a difference and want a role that's both challenging and incredibly rewarding, we'd love to hear from you. IND-HSC

Role of the Bespoke Support Workers Once any support package is in place, our bespoke support worker (s) will be responsible for: • Providing day-to-day trauma informed support set out in the child’s care plan, to meet the child’s day to day needs, promoting their safety and well-being and protecting them from harm – including the cooking of meals, supporting the child/young person to keep their bedroom clean and tidy and ensuring that the home in which the young person lives in is clean., • Promoting healthy lifestyle choices through structure and routine that would be expected within a family home., • Supporting the child’s engagement with education/training/employment, • Promoting good relationships with neighbours and the wider community, • Facilitating engagement with broader support services and health appointments (where these are specified within the child’s care plan), • Facilitating access to the community, cultural and leisure activities in line with the child’s interests and aspirations, • Transporting as and when necessary and have the relevant business use insurance., • Promoting ‘Family Time’ contact for children looked after with birth family members where this is specified within the child’s care plan., • Ensuring that the child’s views about their care, support, and accommodation (where applicable) are listened to and acted upon where appropriate., • Adhering to the Philomena protocol if the child goes missing- including searching for the young person, trying to contact the young person, and known associates however possible. If the young person cannot be located within the agreed allocated period to report this to Social Worker/ Duty Worker or EDT during out of hours, • Supporting move on plans and assist with the child’s transition., • Maintaining a daily logbook/ incident book and sharing this with colleagues during staff handover points, shared through an agreed secure method., • Notifying package managers of all incidents of self-harm, running/missing, substance misuse, damage to property and violent/ abusive behaviour in addition to any other significant risks identified by the support workers immediately through the EDT (out of hours), • Adhering to all organisational policies relating to Safeguarding, Health and Safety, General Date Protection Regulations Support workers should not engage in discussion with parents/carers about the case or offer opinions or personal views relating to professionals or circumstances surrounding the case. Family members should be advised to contact the child’s social worker if they wish to discuss.

About the Role As a Family Supervision Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting safe, structured contact between children and their families.You'll ensure that interactions are positive, safe expectations.You'll be responsible for: Promoting safe, healthy interactions between child

As a Family Supervision Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting safe, structured contact between children and their families.You'll ensure that interactions are positive, safe, and meet expectations.Promoting safe, healthy interactions between children and parents.Encouraging positive routines,

Prospero Teaching Newcastle Health & Social Care is seeking a Family Supervision Worker in Chester-le-Street. In this role, you'll support safe and structured contact between children and their families. The position requires strong communication skills, a caring approach, and experience in social c

Duties of the role will include: Collaborate with social workers and other team members to support vulnerable families Deliver all aspects of parenting work designed to empower and assist parents Facilitate and supervise family contact sessions, ensuring safety and positive interaction Support and

Night Young Support Worker If you are the successful candidate, you will be joining a very tight-knit & supportive team that works tirelessly to ensure some of the most vulnerable individuals in the borough are well-cared for. Position: Night Young Support Worker Location: Durham Salary: £26,436 per annum Closing Date: 10 May, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role You'll play a vital part in delivering our mission: tackling homelessness, widening opportunity and championing fairness. Whatever your specialism, you'll help create a safe, inclusive and empowering environment where people can thrive and move forward with confidence. As a Night Young People Support Worker at our service in Durham, you'll empower residents in supported accommodation to develop key life skills, strengthen resilience, and move forward with confidence in education, training, employment, and wellbeing. Using an assets based, psychologically informed approach, you'll create SMART support plans, complete risk and needs assessments, and ensure every young person receives personalised, meaningful support. As part of the team, you'll respond to incidents, safeguard vulnerable clients and help new residents settle into the service. Working proactively with colleagues and external agencies, you'll use clear communication, strong boundaries and steady problem solving to maintain safety and wellbeing throughout the night. Please note that access to transport is essential due to location of the projects and lack of public transport links. In this role, you will: Provide safe, supportive accommodation and champion the wellbeing of every client. Deliver personalised support plans that empower individuals to achieve independence. Build positive, respectful relationships with colleagues, partners and the people we support. Encourage participation in education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities. Contribute to a positive team culture and maintain a safe, welcoming environment. Commit to continuous learning and uphold Depaul's values of respect, inclusion, and action. About You You believe in people — their strengths, their rights and their potential. You bring empathy, energy and a solution focused mindset to your work. You communicate clearly, stay organised and adapt well in a fast moving environment. You're committed to inclusion, fairness and continuous learning, and you turn values into meaningful action, whatever your role. What You'll Receive Tailored training and development Flexible working options where suitable 26 days annual leave, rising with service Family friendly leave policies Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more Cash health plan for you and your family Death in service benefit Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly. About the Organisation In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 the charity was born. What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. #INDNFP Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People. TPBN1_UKTJ

DAY SHIFT WORKER We offer high-quality, specialist care to some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children in society. Every young person in our care is supported by a team of experienced, empathetic staff within warm, welcoming homes. Our approach is built around emotional safety, trust, and consistent daily routines, helping children build confidence, develop independence, and look forward to a brighter future LOCATION: DURHAM Role of the Bespoke Support Workers Once any support package is in place, our bespoke support worker (s) will be responsible for: Providing day-to-day trauma informed support set out in the childs care plan, to meet the childs day to day needs, promoting their safety and well-being and protecting them from harm including the cooking of meals, supporting the child/young person to keep their bedroom clean and tidy and ensuring that the home in which the young person lives in is clean. Promoting healthy lifestyle choices through structure and routine that would be expected within a family home. Supporting the childs engagement with education/training/employment Promoting good relationships with neighbours and the wider community Facilitating engagement with broader support services and health appointments (where these are specified within the childs care plan) Facilitating access to the community, cultural and leisure activities in line with the childs interests and aspirations Transporting as and when necessary and have the relevant business use insurance. Promoting Family Time contact for children looked after with birth family members where this is specified within the childs care plan. Ensuring that the childs views about their care, support, and accommodation (where applicable) are listened to and acted upon where appropriate. Adhering to the Philomena protocol if the child goes missing- including searching for the young person, trying to contact the young person, and known associates however possible. If the young person cannot be located within the agreed allocated period to report this to Social Worker/ Duty Worker or EDT during out of hours Supporting move on plans and assist with the childs transition. Maintaining a daily logbook/ incident book and sharing this with colleagues during staff handover points, shared through an agreed secure method. Notifying package managers of all incidents of self-harm, running/missing, substance misuse, damage to property and violent/ abusive behaviour in addition to any other significant risks identified by the support workers immediately through the EDT (out of hours) Adhering to all organisational policies relating to Safeguarding, Health and Safety, General Date Protection Regulations Support workers should not engage in discussion with parents/carers about the case or offer opinions or personal views relating to professionals or circumstances surrounding the case. Family members should be advised to contact the childs social worker if they wish to discuss . TPBN1_UKTJ

Young People Support Worker If you are the successful candidate, you will be joining a very tight-knit & supportive team that works tirelessly to ensure some of the most vulnerable individuals in the borough are well-cared for. Position: Young People Support Worker (Day) Location: Durham Salary: £26,436 per annum Closing Date: 10 May, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role You'll play a vital part in delivering the mission: tackling homelessness, widening opportunity and championing fairness. Whatever your specialism, you'll help create a safe, inclusive and empowering environment where people can thrive and move forward with confidence. As a Young People Support Worker (Day) at the service in Durham, you'll empower residents in supported accommodation to develop key life skills, strengthen resilience, and move forward with confidence in education, training, employment, and wellbeing. Using an assets based, psychologically informed approach, you'll create SMART support plans, complete risk and needs assessments, and ensure every young person receives personalised, meaningful support. As part of the team, you'll respond to incidents, safeguard vulnerable clients and help new residents settle into the service. Working proactively with colleagues and external agencies, you'll use clear communication, strong boundaries and steady problem solving to maintain safety and wellbeing throughout the night. Please note that access to transport is essential due to location of the projects and lack of public transport links. In this role, you will: Provide safe, supportive accommodation and champion the wellbeing of every client. Deliver personalised support plans that empower individuals to achieve independence. Build positive, respectful relationships with colleagues, partners and the people we support. Encourage participation in education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities. Contribute to a positive team culture and maintain a safe, welcoming environment. Commit to continuous learning and uphold Depaul's values of respect, inclusion, and action. About You You believe in people — their strengths, their rights and their potential. You bring empathy, energy and a solution focused mindset to your work. You communicate clearly, stay organised and adapt well in a fast moving environment. You're committed to inclusion, fairness and continuous learning, and you turn values into meaningful action, whatever your role. What You'll Receive Tailored training and development Flexible working options where suitable 26 days annual leave, rising with service Family friendly leave policies Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more Cash health plan for you and your family Death in service benefit Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly. About The Organisation In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 the charity was born. What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. #INDNFP Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People. TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Duty Team. Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!. Provide targeted family support, including planned int

Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is. We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee.

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Job Title: Family Support Worker Location: Surrey Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: From £15. Requirement: Minimum 6 months UK experience working with children & young people About the Role We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and professional Family Support Wor

Family Help Social Worker – West London Pertemps is recruiting an experienced Family Help Social Worker to join supportive and forward‑thinking Family Help Service in West London. You will: Hold a manageable caseload supporting children and families through early help and ta

The role of the Placement and Family Support Worker is to directly support, maintain and develop the network around the child, liaising, building relationships and communicating between multiple agencies and multi-disciplinary roles, these include, the local authority, social workers, family members

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Thames Valley Care Team. Family Support Worker – Thames Valley. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Thames Valley Care Team and working in partnership with health, educa

We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee. Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker. Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the North East and North West of Surrey.

Umbrella) 🏢 Norfolk County Council Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in a forward-thinking and highly rated Local Authority? Norfolk County Council, rated 'Good' with 'exceptional leadership', is seeking a skilled Senior So

Offer professional guidance, support and reflective practice to Social Workers and Family Support Workers within the team. Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Duty Team. Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a differenc

Social Worker - Family Hub Team, Norfolk, £40. Join an inspiring team within the Family Hub Team in Norfolk as a Social Worker with a rewarding hourly rate of £40. Support children, young people, and families within the Family Hub Team, addressing their needs with compassion and expertise.

Swift Education is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming, community-focused faith-based primary school in Colliers Wood to recruit a passionate and dedicated Family Support Worker for a mid-May to early June start.

Consultant Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team. Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families? We are searching for a creative and solution-oriented Consultant Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team in the dynamic areas of Hertford, Stevena

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Family Safeguarding Team to work full time based in West Berkshire. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £53,075per annum.

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As a Family Hub Support Worker, you will be based in either Aylesbury or High Wycombe whilst working across multiple Family Hub sites and communities, facilitating universal sessions and targeted groups for children, young people and families. We are looking for 2 Family Hub Support Workers to join

Qualified Social Worker needed for our Family Support and Safeguarding Team in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, paying £36 ph!. Qualified Social Worker – Family support and Safeguarding team. We are seeking an experienced Social Worker – Children & Families to join a dedicated team in Mansfield.

A regional public service organization in Lancashire is looking for a Family Support Worker for their Family Intensive Support team.

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Social Worker to join their supportive team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.

Caritas Recruitment is hiring for multiple Senior Assessing Social Worker positions in a Residential Family Centre located in South London. Candidates must have strong analytical and report writing skills, and experience with complex family needs. This position allows experienced social workers to m

Family Safeguarding Social Worker – £38 ph. West Berkshire is seeking an experienced and proactive Social Worker to join its Family Safeguarding Team.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with family support colleagues, Women's Aid, Turning Point, systemic family therapist, allocated social workers and other agencies. Job Title: Family Support Worker ECHO.

We're looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Social Worker to join our specialist Family Wellbeing Team, part of our innovative Family Help service. Our Signs of Safety family-led practice framework means we are committed to working in a relationship-based way with children and families, focu

Experienced Social Worker – Family Safeguarding. Our client is seeking highly experienced Social Workers to join its Family Safeguarding Service in Swindon. The service operates a “Pod” model, with five Social Workers and one Manager per pod, designed to enhance management oversight, peer supp

A social care recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Family Safeguarding Social Worker in Greater London. Applicants must have a Social Work qualification and 3+ years’ experience in Family Safeguarding or Child Protection.

A national children's service in Staffordshire is seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker for its Pathfinder Team. This role supports family court decisions and requires a valid Social Work England membership.

The Elective Home Education (EHE) team in Blackpool seeks an experienced family support worker to work with families and individuals on the EHE register.

A local council in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Family Safeguarding Team.

A reputable local authority in North Wiltshire seeks a Senior Social Worker for its Family Safeguarding Service.