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Family Support Worker
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 14.36 - 17 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: North West
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Needed in Manchester, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Rotherham, Sheffield, Bolton**
Are you passionate about making sure children’s voices are heard loud and clear? Do you thrive on empowering young people to shape the services and policies that affect them? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a Family Support Worker to join our dedicated team supporting children in care and care leavers. This role is about more than support—it’s about advocacy, empowerment, and creating lasting impact.
🔹 What You’ll Be Doing
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Working 1:1 with children in their homes and facilitating inclusive group sessions that encourage self-expression.
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Advocating for children in care and care leavers, ensuring their voices influence decisions at every level.
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Leading youth-led initiatives such as the Youth Cabinet, Young Inspectors, and consultation events.
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Supporting children and young people to co-produce policies, campaigns, and strategies based on their lived experiences.
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Representing children’s views at senior forums, including the Corporate Parenting Partnership Board.
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Building strong, positive relationships with professionals, parents, and carers to embed the voice of the child in service planning.
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Promoting awareness of local, regional, and national youth-led campaigns.
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Maintaining accurate records and managing budgets in line with RMBC policy.
🔹 What We’re Looking For
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Previous experience as a Family Support Worker or in a similar role working directly with children and families.
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Confidence in planning, risk assessing, and facilitating group work that puts children at the centre.
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Strong knowledge of advocacy, co-production, and inclusive practice.
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Ability to creatively capture and present children’s views in engaging ways.
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A genuine passion for improving outcomes for looked-after children and young people.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team that is committed to making real change by ensuring children and young people have a voice in shaping their futuresBefore You Apply
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