Family support worker jobs

Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development? 

As a social worker, you’ll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. It’s a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you. 

About the programme 

Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into children’s social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference.

On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches — and earn a master’s degree along the way. 

What to expect 

Year one: 

• Begin study for your postgraduate diploma 

• Work with children and families within a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators 

• Receive a bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs 

Year two and three:

• Move into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs) 

• Keep working towards your master’s degree 

• Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development 

The role:

You’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means: 

• Visiting a child at home or school 

• Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances 

• Working with teachers, health professionals or police 

• Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child 

It’s a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice. 

Who we’re looking for 

You don’t need experience in social work, just the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. We welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in the sector, including men and people from racially diverse communities. 

Eligibility requirements 

• Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent)

• Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification)

• Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029)

• Be resident in England by the time the programme commences

• Not be a qualified social worker 

Real support. Real skills. A career that matters. 

Apply now 

Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme. 

Home-Start Hillingdon is dedicated to supporting our community to enable families to provide their children with the best possible start in life

HOME-START HILLINGDON (HSH)

Co-ordinator (Full-time)

We are looking for a non-judgmental, compassionate individual who would fit into our passionate team.

Purpose of the Role

Manage and support a caseload of volunteers to empower vulnerable families in giving their children the best start in life, occasionally providing direct support.  Contribute to volunteer recruitment, training, development, and the effective day-to-day operation of the organisation

Key Responsibilities. As a HSH Co-ordinator you will:

• Carry out initial home-visits and support families to set and monitor goals
• Match volunteers with families according to need and capacity
• Assess the suitability and complexity of referrals, liaise with referrers for additional information, and support onward referrals
• Supervise an appropriate caseload of volunteers and enable them to support families
• Monitor safeguarding concerns and liaise with the Operations Manager/Director as needed
• Contribute to the delivery of the Volunteer Preparation Courses
• Contribute to recruiting, selecting and preparing suitable volunteers
• Support the evaluation of the impact of HSH’s volunteering programme and family support
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key health partners, including those from Parent Infant Mental Health Teams, Midwifery, IAPT, Perinatal Teams, Health Visiting and other groups

 You will need to be a car owner/driver

Closing Date:  Monday 17th November at 9am  Interview Date: Monday 1st December

(An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory reference and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check)

It’s important that our team represent the diversity of the borough. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian or Minoritised Ethnic people/PoC, and marginalised groups.

 Home-Start is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.

· To work collaboratively and effectively with statutory and voluntary agencies to identify parents/carers in need of support and to agree effective referral processes. 

· To create, develop and deliver one-to-one interventions, workshops and presentations for small parent/carer groups covering a range of emotional wellbeing and mental health topics. 

· To set up and facilitate peer-to-peer support and discussion groups. 

· To offer one or more one-to-one consultation and advice sessions for parents/carers who need a more personalised approach. 

· To identify a range of specialist services and agencies who can offer further support for parents and families. 

· To work in partnership with YMCA East Surrey’s Face2Face service. 

· To work in partnership with Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead who will provide support to parents/carers with children aged under 11 years. 

· To promote the service within YMCA East Surrey and with statutory and voluntary sector partners across the region – this might include presentations at networking events and production of promotional material. 

· To collect appropriate data and information about families being supported, to record attendance at group and one-to-one sessions, to report activity monthly and ensure support programmes can be accurately monitored and evaluated.    

· To collect feedback on support delivered and to use feedback to inform continued development of the service. 

· To help assess the needs and strengths of the parents/carers referred into the service and help them identify short-term goals to achieve desired change.  

· Record and review parent/carer goals using the Goal-Based Outcomes tool and use this to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.  

· To take responsibility for managing own caseload and diary. 

· To involve parents/carers in the co-design of group work and ensure that the service responds to user voice and meets the needs identified. 

· To provide written case studies as evidence of the effectiveness of interventions and group work. 

· You will deliver services from YMCA East Surrey sites and other community venues across the following areas – Banstead, Tadworth, Epsom, Ewell, Ashtead, Leatherhead, Dorking and Esher. 

· Any other duties which you are required to be performed within the grade and renumeration of the role. 

· To work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in reflective practice groups.   

· We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. This role will require an enhanced DBS disclosure (with barred children/vulnerable adults).  We require you to understand and demonstrate this commitment and attend any required training.

 

We’re looking for a caring, motivated and hands-on Community Worker to join our team. You’ll help run our Soup Kitchen sessions at St Peter’s Church in Blackpool’s South Shore, making sure food preparation, service and cleanup run smoothly. You’ll also provide support to people and families facing difficulties such as homelessness, addiction, debt, housing insecurity, mental ill-health or domestic violence. The role includes gathering feedback from attendees, working with volunteers, and building links with local schools, councillors, faith and community groups.

Project Worker - Mockingbird

Making a Difference in Foster Care!
 

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team of passionate and dynamic project workers.  You will make a vital contribution helping to sustain and expand this model throughout the UK. In this role you will help make a difference and improve the lives of foster families and of children and young people in foster care

Position: Project Worker – Mockingbird
Salary: £32,480 – £37,555 per annum
 

Location:Home based in the North West / Yorkshire or Midlands England, with travel required throughout UK. Applicants MUST live in these areas to be considered.
 

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
 

Closing date: 31st October
Interview dates: Friday 14th November (held in person in Leeds, venue TBC)

About the Role

As a Mockingbird Project Worker you will support services to deliver sustainable foster care. This exciting programme is currently working with over a hundred fostering services across England, Scotland and Wales, and is looking to grow further. Mockingbird is an evidence-based model structured around the support and relationships an extended family provides. The model nurtures the relationships between children, young people and foster families supporting them to build a resilient and caring community.

You will make a vital contribution helping to sustain and expand this model throughout the UK. In this role you will work directly with fostering services to help make a difference and improve the lives of foster families and of children and young people in foster care. You will provide guidance and support to fostering services to enable them to understand, implement and sustain the Mockingbird model.

This is a great opportunity to join the Mockingbird programme at an exciting time of continued growth in a role that offers the opportunity to have a genuine impact on the experiences and outcomes for looked after children and fostering families.

About You

We're seeking individuals who are:

• Experienced in delivering training and coaching, both online and in person within fostering or children’s services.
• Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people in care.
• Skilled in relationship-building and confident working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Organised and self-motivated, able to manage a varied workload and travel regularly.
• Familiar with children’s social care policy and practice (fostering knowledge is a strong advantage).
• Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Essential:

• Experience in delivering training and support both online and in-person.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Teams and Office 365.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly across your region and the UK.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the Mockingbird model.
• Experience working with foster carers, local authorities, or independent fostering agencies.
• Lived experience of the care system.

The role is home based (applicants MUST live within the Northwest/Yorkshire or Midlands area) and will require extensive travel and occasional overnight stays within the UK on a regular basis. 

About the Organisation

As the UK’s leading fostering charity, they work with fostering services and foster families to transform children’s lives. The Mockingbird programme is one of the most exciting developments in foster care, improving stability and outcomes by replicating the support of an extended family. They offer a flexible, inclusive and supportive work culture where your contribution truly matters.

What We Offer

• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and sick pay
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care contributions

Other roles you may have experience in could include: Mockingbird Liaison Worker, Family Support Worker, Children’s Project Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Therapeutic Fostering Worker, Fostering Support Officer, Learning and Development Coordinator, Practice Development Officer, Community Support Worker, Social Care Project Worker,

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Mae'r wybodaeth ganlynol yn ddwyieithog – sgroliwch i lawr am y Saesneg. 

The following information is bilingual – please scroll down for the English. 

Dewch i ymuno â thîm Cymru!  

Ydych chi eisiau gweld plant a phobol ifanc yng Nghymru cael cyfleoedd i gysylltu, archwilio, ymateb a thyfu mewn ffydd? Ein gweledigaeth fel Scripture Union yw gweld cenhedlaeth newydd o blant a phobl ifanc yn dod i ffydd bersonol, fywiol yn Iesu a bydd y Gweithiwr Cymorth yn chwarae rôl hanfonol wrth gynnig gwasanaeth gweinyddu, cyfathrebu, a threfnu i’r tîm. 

Y Rôl 

Rydym yn chwilio am Weithiwr Cymorth a fydd: 

• Cefnogi Tîm Cenhadaeth Cymru yn eu cenhadaeth barhaus i arloesi a chreu cyfleoedd i blant a phobl ifanc sydd ymhlith y 95% sydd heb gysylltiad â chapel neu eglwys i archwilio’r Beibl, ymateb i Iesu, tyfu mewn ffydd a rhannu newyddion da Iesu drostynt eu hunain. Ein blaenoriaeth yw cyrraedd rhai nad ydynt yn nabod Iesu eto trwy eu helpu i gysylltu, archwilio, ymateb a thyfu.

• Gweithio gyda Chydlynydd y Genhadaeth Genedlaethol (Cymru)’ a’r tîm yn y Swyddfa Genedlaethol i ddatblygu darpariaeth ehengach ar gyfer adnoddau cenhadaeth, deunyddiau cyfathrebu a marchnata yn y Gymraeg. 

Mae hon yn swydd barhaol ar 0.5 FTE â chyflog o £11,970.

Beth fyddwch yn ei wneud: 

• Cymorth Gweinyddol: darparu cymorth gweinyddol i dîm Cymru o ran trefnu cyfarfodydd, cymryd nodiadau, archebion digwyddiadau, cyfathrebu mewnol a chymorth cronfa ddata. 

• Cyfathrebu: cyfathrebu'n effeithiol ag ystod eang o gynulleidfaoedd yng Nghymru mewn amrywiaeth o ffyrdd gan gynnwys cylchlythyrau, cyfryngau cymdeithasol, diweddariadau i'r wefan, cyfathrebu â chefnogwyr, ymdrin ag ymholiadau gan wirfoddolwyr/gweithwyr eglwysi. 

• Yr iaith Cymraeg: cynnig cymorth gyda chyfieithu a phrawfddarllen i ehangu'r ddarpariaeth o adnoddau cenhadol yn y Gymraeg a chyfathrebu cyffredinol â chefnogwyr. 

Pam Scripture Union 

• Gweithio o bell gyda chyfarfodydd tîm wyneb yn wyneb drwy gydol y flwyddyn 

• Oriau hyblyg 0.5 FTE gyda phatrwm gwaith i'w gytuno gyda'r rheolwr llinell 

• 23 diwrnod o wyliau + gwyliau banc + 5 diwrnod gwirfoddoli  

• Cyfraniad pensiwn hyd at 12% 

• Yswiriant bywyd 

• Enhanced family leave.   

• Am ddim –darlleniad dyddiol o’r Beibl a nodiadau 

• Amgylchedd gwaith cefnogol, llawn ffydd lle mae gan eich gwaith effaith dragwyddol 

Pethau pwysig i’w nodi cyn cyflwyno cais  

• Rydym wedi ymrwymo i adeiladu gweithlu amrywiol yn ddiwylliannol. Fel rhan o'r ymrwymiad hwn, rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bobl, waeth beth fo'u cefndir. 

• Mae'r Mudiad o ddifrif ynghylch diogelu plant a phobl ifanc. Bydd angen Ddatgeliad Manylach gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) ar gyfer y swydd hon ac mae’n ofyniad galwedigaethol i’r swydd gael ei llenwi gan Gristion ymroddedig, sy'n cymryd rhan fyw ym mywyd yr eglwys. Mae Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2010, Rhan 1, Atodlen 9 yn berthnasol. 

• Bydd angen i ymgeiswyr gael yr hawl i fyw a chael eu cyflogi mewn swydd barhaol yn y DU oherwydd nad ydym yn darparu trefniadau noddi fisa.

   

Pwy Rydym yn Chwilio Amdano: Ein Ymgeisydd Delfrydol 

Er mwyn cefnogi Tîm Cenhadaeth Cymru orau, bydd y person a benodir yn: 

• Gallu cyfathrebu’n effeithiol yn y Gymraeg, yn ysgrifenedig ac ar lafar. 

• Meddu ar sgiliau gweinyddu a sgiliau TG da.

• Hunan-ddisgybledig, yn gallu trefnu a blaenoriaethu ei (l)lwyth gwaith a rheoli nifer o brosiectau ar y tro. 

• Gallu rheoli amser yn effeithiol er mwyn cyflawni amcanion a gwneud gwaith yn brydlon. 

• Gweithio’n effeithiol fel rhan o dîm sydd ar wasgar mewn gwahanol ardaloedd. 

• Dangos ymrwymiad llwyr i Dduw ac yn ddisgybl i Grist.

• Gallu helpu i sicrhau bod SU yn ymwybodol o bolisïau Llywodraeth Cymru o ran eu heffaith ar waith SU yng Nghymru.

Fel holl aelodau’r staff yma yn Scripture Union, bydd y person a benodir yn: 

• Gristion o argyhoeddiad sy’n cydymdeimlo â nodau ac ethos Scripture Union ac sy’n cymryd rhan fyw yng nghenhadaeth eglwys leol. 

• Ceisio cael dealltwriaeth gadarn o’r Beibl gan gymhwyso hynny at fyw o ddydd i ddydd ac annog eraill i wneud hynny hefyd.   

Sut i gyflwyno cais   

Os yw hyn yn eich disgrifio chi, ac rydych chi'n cytuno â nodau a chredoau Scripture Union, yna hoffem glywed gennych chi. I wneud cais am y rôl hon, lawrlwythwch gopi o broffil y swydd. Bydd angen i chi uwchlwytho i Charity Jobs eich CV (2 dudalen A4 ar y mwyaf) a llythyr eglurhaol (2 dudalen A4 ar y mwyaf) yn disgrifio sut mae eich sgiliau a'ch profiad yn adlewyrchu manyleb y person. Mae croeso i chi gyflwyno eich cais yn Saesneg neu'n Gymraeg. Rhaid ateb pob cwestiwn sgrinio a ddarperir fel rhan o'ch cais. 

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Join the Wales Team 

Are you passionate about seeing children and young people in Wales have the opportunity to connect, explore, respond and grow in faith?  Scripture Union has a vision to see a new generation of children and young people have a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus and the Support Worker will play a vital role in supporting this ministry in Wales by providing communications, organisational and administrative service to the team.

About the role     

We’re looking for a support worker who will: 

• Support the Wales Mission Team in their ongoing mission to pioneer and create opportunities for children and young people, who are found in the 95% of those outside the church, to explore the Bible, respond to Jesus, grow in faith, and become sharers of the good news of Jesus for themselves. Our priority is to reach those who don’t yet know Jesus by helping them to connect, explore, respond, and grow. 

• Work with the National Mission Co-ordinator (Wales) and the team in the National Office to develop a wider provision for mission resources, communication and marketing materials in the Welsh language. 

This is a permanent role at 0.5 FTE with a salary of £11,970.  

What You'll Do   

• Administrative Support: provide administrative support to the Wales team with regard to arranging meetings, note taking, event bookings, internal communication and database support.

• Communication: communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences in Wales in a variety of ways including newsletters, social media, updates to the website, supporter communications, handling enquiries from church volunteers/workers. 

• Welsh Language: support with translation and proof-reading to expand the provision of Welsh language mission resources and communication with supporters.

Why Scripture Union   

• Remote working with regular in-person team meetings throughout the year 

• Flexible hours 0.5 FTE with working pattern to be agreed with line manager  

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays + 5 volunteering days  

• Up to 12% pension contribution  

• Life insurance  

• Enhanced family leave.   

• Free Bible Reading Guide  

• A supportive, faith-filled environment where your work has eternal impact   

Important things to note before you apply   

• We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.    

• The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and has an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.    

• Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship arrangements so applicants will need to have the right to live and be employed in a permanent job in the UK.  

   

Who We're Looking For: Our Ideal Candidate     

In order to best support the Wales Mission Team, the person appointed will: 

• Be able to communicate effectively in the Welsh language, both written and spoken. 

• Have strong administration and IT skills. 

• Be self-disciplined, able to organise and prioritise their own workload, and manage multiple projects. 

• Have the ability to manage time effectively to meet objectives and deadlines. 

• Work as an effective team player within a geographically dispersed team. 

• Have a total commitment to God and is a Christian disciple. 

• Be able to help ensure that SU is aware of Welsh government policies as they affect the work of SU in Wales. 

As with all members of staff here at SU, the appointed person will: 

• Be a committed Christian in sympathy with the aims and ethos of Scripture Union who has an active involvement in the mission of a local church. 

• Seek to have a sound biblical understanding that is applied in daily living and encouraged in the lives of others.   

How to Apply   

• If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, download a copy of the job profile. You will need to upload your CV (2 A4 pages max) and a covering letter (2 A4 pages max) detailing how your skills and experience reflect the person specification via Charity Jobs. You may choose to submit your application in English or Welsh. All screening questions provided as part of your application, must be answered.    

Closing Date: 18th October 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 6th November

Interview Location: Cardiff (venue TBC) 

Location: Based in our Hwb in: Pontypool - Covering referrals from: Torfaen

Contract Type: Permanent (in line with funding) - Agile – working where and when required, to do the job most effectively

Hours & working Pattern:

• 35 hours per week (Full Time)
• Generally, Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work

All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support  

Participate in the organisational emergency on call rota (paid)

Accountable to: Support Service Coordinator

Purpose of the post:

To provide specialised, holistic support to young people between the age of 18 and 25 who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm and violence, and are being supported within Community services in Torfaen.

We are looking for a compassionate, reflective, and person-centred individual to join our team in delivering trauma-informed support to adults and families. This role is about more than providing a service—it’s about striving for people to feel safer, gain more control, and have choice over decisions about their future.

You’ll work collaboratively to create environments where individuals feel seen, heard, and respected, and where their experiences and strengths shape the support, they receive.

Specific responsibilities

• Collaborate with individuals and team members to provide trauma informed support to a caseload of young people within community settings.
• Assess and manage risk sensitively and collaboratively, promoting safety through strengths-based approaches that recognise each person’s lived experience.
• Co-develop personalised support and/or safety plans with individuals, ensuring goals are meaningful, achievable, and shaped by the person’s own priorities and values.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with legislation and organisational policies, maintaining a trauma-informed, non-judgemental stance that prioritises dignity and emotional safety.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records that reflect the support provided, using respectful, person-centred language
• Provide clear, compassionate signposting to internal and external services, guided by the individual’s expressed needs, interests, and readiness.
• Create regular opportunities for feedback, ensuring Cyfannol’s services are shaped by the voices and experiences of those supported.
• Contribute to audits and reporting, engaging positively with service improvement plans and recognising the value of reflective learning and continuous development.
• Participate actively in clinical and managerial supervision, using these spaces for reflection, learning, and maintaining emotional wellbeing in a supportive environment.
• Build and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with external agencies, advocating for the needs and rights of individuals in a way that promotes trust and partnership.

General responsibilities:

Contribute to the:

• Development and achievement of our Vision, Mission and Objectives. 

• Promotion of our values, culture and aspirations. 

• Creation of a safe, supportive and explorative working environment. 

• Promotion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. 

• Upholding of our Policies and Procedures. 

It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances.

Closing Date: 14 October 2025

Due to the nature of these roles, they are only open to female applicants (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).  A disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts. 

Cyfannol is an organisation with equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart. We welcome applications from all areas of the community. However, we particularly encourage applications from members of our BAME community as well as individuals with disabilities who are currently under-represented within our workforce.  

We’re currently recruiting two full-time Peer Support Workers to work in our Sutton and Merton offices.

These 2 posts are part of a partnership between local voluntary sector organisations and South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust. Both posts focus on offering a range of emotional, social and practical wellbeing support to young adults aged 18-25. These posts do not require a formal mental health qualification. The Peer Support Worker posts are designated for those with their own lived experience of mental health challenges who have reached a point in their recovery where they feel ready to support others on their mental health journey.  

For these roles you need to have an open and flexible attitude; an understanding of mental health; excellent engagement skills and a passion for working with young people. All posts are full-time office based and will require flexible working across service areas and interventions and will involve some regular evening and/or weekend work to meet the needs of young people. 

These posts offer an excellent opportunity to build skills and experience in the mental health field. 

Location: Gt Yarmouth & East Norfolk

Ref: WON-252

Due to nature of the service the role is only open to female applicants and The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.

Are you a dynamic, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven track record as a caseworker delivering gender specific and trauma responsive interventions which support resettlement and rehabilitation of female adults in the criminal justice system, whether in the community or in prisons?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Wonder +Link Worker (Female Only) who will be responsible for providing an initial assessment and a time-effective, whole-system support service for women within the Norfolk area who have come into contact with the Criminal Justice System. 

The service users supported by this role will be individuals facing various and multiple disadvantages, including; mental health needs, housing issues, debt, substance misuse, family and relationship issues, individuals who have suffered domestic and sexual abuse, and those at risk of offending or reoffending.  You will be required to tailor the service to meet the needs of the women on your caseload and assist in diverting them away from the Criminal Justice System.

The role will be community-based and client-led and will involve significant partnership working within the local area to enable you to offer a whole system approach to overcoming barriers and empowering the service user to make better life choices. 

You will be part of a comprehensive service delivering Wonder+ across Norfolk, representing St Giles Trust, being mindful of and promoting the organisation’s Vision, Mission, Values, and strategic aims at all times.

Who are we?

St Giles is an award-winning social justice charity using expertise and real-life past experiences to empower people who are not getting the help they need. People held back by poverty, exploited, abused, dealing with addiction or mental health problems, caught up in crime or a combination of these issues and others. We show people there is a way to build a better future for themselves and those they care about and help them create this through support, advice, and training. Our peer-led services form the backbone of our work, putting people with lived experience at the centre of delivery, design, and evaluation of support and services across the UK.

What we are looking for from you:

• Experience of working successfully with challenging people, for example, people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused. 

• Understanding of the issues faced by females involved or at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system. 

• A knowledge and understanding of providing support, advice, and advocacy to vulnerable clients and the ability to communicate this knowledge in a variety of ways. 

• Ability to assess clients’ needs and provide client-led support. 

• Ability to calculate risk and implement safety procedures when engaging with clients in the community.

• A good understanding of Safeguarding.

• An understanding of rural issues and working across the region in isolated communities. Candidates must be willing to work flexibly and travel across the county as needed. 

• The ability to use monitoring systems to record all aspects of the project, including actions, outcomes, and referrals, and demonstrate achievement of targets. 

• The flexibility to work some early mornings and evenings and travel (where necessary) throughout the region and occasional travel to head office for relevant training.

• Awareness of and commitment to equal opportunity and diversity practices and policies, and ability to promote diversity and treat colleagues and clients fairly and with respect.

Please note this role requires Enhanced Adult Workforce only.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage ) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 27 October 2025 at 9 a.m.              Interviews: 3 November 2025 on Teams

Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
Salary: £25,066 – £26,632 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Hours: Full or Part Time
 
More than a job. A chance to be part of a child’s journey, helping them thrive in a safe, caring, and joyful environment.
 
About St Elizabeth’s Centre
 
St Elizabeth’s is a vibrant, values-led charity set in 60 acres of Hertfordshire countryside, supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs including epilepsy and learning disabilities.
 
Our unique site includes a school, college, supported living for adults, children’s homes, and on-site therapies — all working together to create a safe, joyful and aspirational environment where every person is supported to live life to the full.
 
Whether it’s helping someone bake their first cake, swim their first length, or make their first friend, we celebrate every achievement — big or small.
 
About the Role
 
Are you a kind, patient, person and passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? We’re looking for a dedicated Care and Support Workers to join our close-knit team supporting children with epilepsy and complex medical and developmental needs.
 
As a Care Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in empowering individuals across both our Children’s Homes (ages 5–19). You’ll build strong, respectful relationships and provide high-quality, person-centred support that helps people grow in confidence, develop skills, and discover joy in everyday experiences.
 
What you’ll do

• Support individuals in their personal care, wellbeing and day-to-day routines
• Encourage participation in daily life, education, community activities and fun experiences like swimming, shopping, baking, cinema trips and day outings
• Supporting children in school, play, and therapy activities, recording progress and achievements in line with care and safeguarding requirements.
• Work flexibly as part of a wider team including education staff, therapists, nurses and families
• Follow clear support plans and behaviour support strategies to promote safety and dignity at all times

 
What we’re looking for

• This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is compassionate, committed, and ready to make a real difference.
• Someone with a genuine love for working with children.
• Calm, observant, and reliable – especially in high-pressure or emergency situations.
• Experience with epilepsy, learning disabilities, or complex needs is a plus (but full training will be provided).
• A great communicator who’s confident working with families and professionals.
• Flexibility to work mixed shifts (7am – 2:30pm/ 2:30pm – 9:45pm) and weekends.

 
Training and Support
 
Don’t worry if you don’t have experience in every area – we provide:

• Full induction and ongoing training with our knowledgeable Learning and Development Trainers, Nursing team and other professionals from across the service (including epilepsy awareness and emergency protocols) All completed in our dedicated Learning Zone!
• Opportunities for career progression into senior roles and recognised care qualifications (e.g. RQF Level 3 in Residential Childcare)
• A supportive and welcoming team environment

 
What we offer
 
We want you to feel your best so you can give your best. In return for your hard work, we offer:

• Full-time and part-time roles available
• Shift patterns: early (7:00am–2:30pm) and late (2:15pm–9:45pm)
• 25 days’ holiday bank holidays
• 20% uplift for weekend overtime
• Fully funded Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Free on-site parking and DBS
• Subsidised staff transport from Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stanstead Abbotts
• Blue Light Card discounts and discounted gym membership at Manor of Groves
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing platform

 
Important Information
 
Please note that our location is not on a public transport route, so access to your own vehicle or reliable transport is essential when working outside of the set shift patterns.
 
Apply Now
 
Visit our website to apply. Interviews are held on a rolling basis, so apply early to avoid missing out.
 
Inclusion & Safeguarding
 
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People. St Elizabeth’s is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming and safe environment for all.
 
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This role involves regulated activity; applying if barred from such activity is a criminal offence.
 
Live life to the full. Help others do the same.

Join us at St Elizabeth’s.
 
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Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development? 

As a social worker, you’ll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. It’s a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you. 

About the programme 

Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into children’s social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference.

On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches — and earn a master’s degree along the way. 

What to expect 

Year one: 

• Begin study for your postgraduate diploma 

• Work with children and families within a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators 

• Receive a bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs 

Year two and three:

• Move into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs) 

• Keep working towards your master’s degree 

• Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development 

The role:

You’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means: 

• Visiting a child at home or school 

• Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances 

• Working with teachers, health professionals or police 

• Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child 

It’s a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice. 

Who we’re looking for 

You don’t need experience in social work, just the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. We welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in the sector, including men and people from racially diverse communities. 

Eligibility requirements 

• Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent)

• Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification)

• Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029)

• Be resident in England by the time the programme commences

• Not be a qualified social worker 

Real support. Real skills. A career that matters. 

Apply now 

Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme. 

We are seeking a Wellbeing Worker to join our team in Leeds. This is a full time position which is community-based offering assessments, support, information, advice, and guidance to sensory impaired people living in Leeds.

As part of the role you will:

• Do strengths-based assessments, support plans and risk assessments with service users including and where appropriate their carers/family members.
• To work in the community which includes a person’s home when needed.
• To undertake risk assessments and report safeguarding concerns without delay in accordance with BID’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Promote independent living by referring people to access universal credits, personal independence payments (PIP), housing welfare. 

To be successful for this post, you will be:

• Able to communicate effectively with all people across the sensory spectrum
• Able to identify risks and conduct risk assessments to take appropriate actions
• Able to work independently, using initiative and be well organized, deal with conflicting demands on time and respond to deadline.

Waking Hostel Night Shift Worker – £22,207 per year 
Richmond (Kew Road) – Part-time, 30 hours per week (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 9.45 pm – 8.45 am)

Make a difference while others sleep.
Join SPEAR and help create a safe, calm environment for people who’ve experienced homelessness. As a Waking Hostel Night Shift Worker, you’ll stay awake throughout the night to keep the hostel secure, provide practical and emotional support, and respond quickly to any issues, safeguarding residents and ensuring everyone feels respected and safe.

What you’ll do

• Be the first point of contact overnight, providing a welcoming and supportive presence.
• Carry out regular building patrols, monitor doors and access points, and respond calmly to emergencies or disputes.
• Identify and act on safeguarding concerns, following SPEAR’s procedures and escalating issues promptly.
• Keep accurate records of overnight activity and incidents, and give a clear handover to day staff.
• Handle calls and general enquiries, and liaise with on-call managers when required.
• Support residents with practical needs and maintain a positive, inclusive atmosphere.

What you bring

• Experience supporting people affected by homelessness or rough sleeping, including those with complex needs.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence to identify and escalate concerns.
• A calm, approachable manner and the resilience to manage challenging behaviour.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills, plus the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work regular night shifts and occasionally attend daytime training or meetings.

Why join SPEAR

You’ll be part of a welcoming, values-driven charity committed to ending homelessness and supporting staff wellbeing. Benefits include:

Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays (pro rata), rising by up to 5 extra days with length of service
Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
Financial security – Life assurance (4× salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services

Apply now and help create a safe, supportive night-time environment where residents can rest and rebuild their lives.

Rough Sleeping Outreach and Assessment Worker – £34,127 per annum
Lavender Hill, Clapham Junction (with work across Richmond and Wandsworth Boroughs)
Full time, 37.5 hours per week on a rota

Be part of something that changes lives.

Join SPEAR and help end homelessness across Richmond and Wandsworth. As a Rough Sleeping Outreach and Assessment Worker, you’ll play a vital role in our Street Outreach Service and the new 24-hour Assessment Centre. One night you could be out on the street engaging with people sleeping rough; the next day you might be welcoming someone to the centre, creating a support plan, and linking them to housing and health services.

What you’ll do

• Carry out late-night street outreach and day-time reception shifts as part of a rota.
• Build trusting relationships with people who are rough sleeping and help them move quickly into safe accommodation.
• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred support, including assessments, personalised action plans and follow-on help to sustain tenancies.

-Work closely with partner agencies to connect clients to health, housing, and other specialist services.
-Keep accurate case notes and share information securely using CHAIN and InForm systems.

About you
You bring experience of working with vulnerable adults, ideally in homelessness or a related field, and you’re confident working late-night shifts. You can build rapport quickly, stay calm under pressure, and work well with partner agencies. Above all, you believe that homelessness should be rare, brief and non-recurring.

Why join SPEAR
We are a supportive, forward-thinking charity where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. You’ll have access to regular training and supervision, and a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising by up to 5 extra days with length of service
• Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
• Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
• Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
• Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
• Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
• Financial security – Life assurance (4× salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
• Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
• Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services