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Family Support Worker
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 20.46 - 20.46 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Darlington
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Family Support Worker
Location: Darlington
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Initial 3-month contract (with the aim to extend)
Join Our New Child in Need Pilot Team
We are excited to be recruiting Family Support Workers (Child and Family Assessment Workers) to join our newly established Child in Need Pilot team in Darlington. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative approach to supporting vulnerable children and families at a crucial point in their journey.
In this role, you will hold a small, manageable caseload, allowing you to complete high-quality assessments, plans, and reviews that truly make an impact. You will work closely with children and their families to ensure their needs are understood, their voices are heard, and the right support is in place.
What We Offer
Support from a dedicated Social Work Team Manager
Weekly supervision to guide your practice and professional development
Agile working, with flexibility once your caseload is established
An initial period of office-based working to enable shadowing, learning, and team integrationThis post is offered for an initial 12-week period, with the strong possibility of extension.
What You Will Do
As a Family Support Worker, you will:
Support a small caseload of children in need
Complete child-centred assessments, plans, and reviews
Work collaboratively with families to understand their circumstances and build on their strengths
Contribute to safety planning, risk reduction, and improved family outcomes
Work closely with the Team Manager and wider multi-agency partners
Maintain accurate, timely records in line with service standards
Provide practical and emotional support to children and families at an early point of needWho We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals who are:
Passionate about improving outcomes for children and families
Skilled in assessment, planning, and direct work
Confident, compassionate, and well-organised
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a supportive team
Eager to be part of a forward-thinking pilot serviceApply Today
If you are ready to contribute to meaningful change and join a team committed to delivering high-quality support to children in need, we’d love to hear from you. Please give Emily a call on (phone number removed) or drop an email to (url removed)
Take the next step in your career and join us in shaping a stronger, safer future for families in Darlington.
The benefits of working with Emily at Service Care Solutions:
You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of the market
We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country
We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email
We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a week
At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary periodBefore You Apply
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