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Family Support Worker We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. Our client is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile, recognised as being innovative, brave and creative. Position: Family Support Worker Location: Cross Green, Leeds Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week Salary: £27,097 per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 18th March 2026 The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a small and committed team in Bradford as a Family Support Worker. You will deliver outreach across Bradford to build relationships and trust providing access to activities, information and support. You will support families holistically, across a wide range of issues, removing barriers to support and supporting families to understand and navigate processes. You will support families to build protective factors and to have their voices heard. Working with Members, you will: • Deliver community-based outreach including activities that promote wellbeing to Gypsy Traveller children and families in Bradford in houses, in yards, on local authority sites and on the roadside, • Support families in accessing provision such as education, welfare rights, health, housing, domestic violence, mental health and emotional wellbeing services, • Support families to overcome practical, cultural, and language barriers ensuring a flexible and responsive approach, • Support families who have an early help assessment or plan to understand and navigate the process, • Work collaboratively with the other Family Support Services and multi-agency partners, • Apply a Whole Family Approach that addresses the needs of all family members holistically, including parents, carers, and children., • Ensure that the voices and needs of children and young people are heard encouraging their voice in service design and delivery We are looking for someone with experience of working with children and/or young people who are/have experienced trauma and with experience of and writing reports (for example for monitoring and evaluation purposes). You will also be able to record information in a fact based and timely manner and have experience of working in a support-based role and building long lasting and trusting relationships. About the Organisation Our client is a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. This is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile. Recognised as being innovative, brave and creative. The overall aim of the charity is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are a number of community-facing and strategic projects to achieve aims including advocacy, community development and youth work. Other roles you may have experience include Family, Child, Children, Family Support Worker, Child Support Worker, Children Support Worker, Family Support, Child Support, Children Support. #INDNFP Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you thrive in nurturing, inclusive, and child-centred environments? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking enthusiastic, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including Autism (ASC), communication differences, SEMH, learning disabilities, sensory processing needs and developmental delay. This specialist school environment is warm, structured and therapeutic, with a strong emphasis on communication, independence, emotional regulation, life skills and personalised learning. Every day is different, and every success—big or small—is celebrated. What You’ll Be Doing • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis, following individual learning plans., • Using strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation tools, communication aids (PECS/ AAC) and consistent routines., • Working collaboratively with Teachers, Therapists, SENCOs, Behaviour Specialists, and Family Support Teams., • Providing emotional reassurance, promoting wellbeing, and helping pupils develop independence., • Assisting with daily routines, engagement in the classroom, outdoor learning, and community-based activities. We welcome applicants from education, care, clinical and support professions, including: • Teaching Assistants, • Support Workers, • Behaviour Mentors, • Youth Workers, • Residential Care Workers, • Early Years Practitioners, • NHS / Healthcare Assistants, • Mental Health Support Workers, • Occupational Therapy Assistants, • Speech & Language Support Assistants Most importantly, you must bring: Patience Empathy Consistency A willingness to learn A genuine belief in every child’s potential Training and ongoing professional development are provided. Key Skills & KeywordsSEND • Autism • ASC • SEMH • Complex Needs • PMLD • Alternative Provision • Trauma-Informed Practice • Makaton • PECS • AAC • De-escalation • Safeguarding • EHCP • Sensory Processing • TEACCH • Engagement • Behaviour Support • Education Support • Care Worker • Therapeutic Approaches • Neurodiversity • Child Development • Communication Support • Emotional Regulation • Team Teach • Holistic Support • Person-Centred Practice • Positive Behaviour Support Why Join Us? • A supportive, collaborative and specialist team., • A nurturing, child-focused environment., • Opportunities for professional development and training., • Highly rewarding work with real impact., • Clear career pathways for those aiming to progress in education, SEND, therapy or care.

Are you looking for a flexible role where you can make a real impact on the lives of young people in care? Purpose of the Job As a Children's mainstream Residential Support Worker, you’ll provide essential support to young people aged 12–17 living in mainstream residential homes. Your role is to offer stability, promote independence, and create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive. This is ad-hoc, temporary work, ideal for those seeking flexibility while still wanting to make a meaningful difference. Key Details of the Job • Location: various locations in Leeds, • Pay: £14.82 per hour + uplifts for waking nights and weekends, • Contract: Ad-hoc temporary work (no guaranteed hours), • Ligature Training (mandatory), • Minimum 1 year experience in residential childcare, youth support, safeguarding, or a similar environment, • Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and de-escalation, • Experience in Mental Health Secure settings, • Additional behavioural management or risk-reduction training Apply Today If you’re ready to support young people and work flexibly around your lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you.

Please see the requirements below: - 12 months paid experience within the health and social care sector in the UK - Previous experience in a support worker, youth work is essential - Flexible around travel arrangements - Able to work flexibly (good availability) - Resilient and empathetic, with

Please see the requirements below: - 12 months paid experience within the health and social care sector - Previous experience in a support worker, youth work is essential - experience with babies is a plus - Flexible around travel arrangements - Able to work flexibly, including weekends and night

Please see the requirements below: - 12 months UK paid experience within the health and social care sector - Previous experience in a support worker, youth work is essential - Flexible around travel arrangements - Able to work flexibly, including weekends and night shifts when required (good avai

A leading care provider in Leeds is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Residential Support Worker. You will support children in daily activities, promote positive behaviors, and implement care plans. Apply today to join a supportive team.

Prospero Health and Social Care is currently recruiting experienced staff to support mother and babies in hospitals in the Leeds area. Previous experience in a support worker, youth work is essential - experience with babies is a plus.

Applicants must have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent and be flexible with shifts, including sleep-in duties. A leading children's care service in Leeds is looking for a Qualified Care Worker.