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Join a growing Therapeutic service supporting children, young people and families.
Link Adoption & Family Support Service provides therapeutic support services for children, young people, and families across the UK. Much of our work is focused within adoption services, supporting adoptive families, children, and young people who have been adopted. We also provide therapeutic services to Special Guardians, kinship carers, and foster carers.
More recently, we have expanded our provision to support wider communities through partnerships with Barnardo's projects, health authorities, charities and voluntary sector organisations. Services are delivered both face-to-face and virtually across the UK.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Therapeutic Social Worker to join our dynamic therapeutic services team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to play a key role in coordinating therapeutic interventions that make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families.
Working within a trauma-informed and attachment-focused service, you will manage referrals from initial enquiry through to case closure, ensuring children and families receive timely, appropriate support. You will work collaboratively with therapists, commissioners, local authorities, and families to coordinate high-quality therapeutic interventions and help achieve positive outcomes.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the assessment, planning and case management of therapeutic support packages, coordinating referrals from enquiry to closure and ensuring children, young people and families receive tailored, child-centred interventions.
- Provide safeguarding leadership, by assessing and managing risk, responding to safeguarding concerns, participating in the safeguarding duty rota and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Offer professional consultation and support to therapists and practitioners, offering guidance on case management, safeguarding, risk management and best practice, contributing to quality assurance and continuous professional development.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with families, social workers, health professionals and partner agencies, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring collaborative, outcome-focused service delivery.
- Develop and maintain relationships with commissioners and referral partners, providing outcome reports, attending review meetings and identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and grow referrals.
- Contribute to the growth and development of the service by identifying and delivering new service opportunities, leading improvement initiatives, supporting business development, and deputising for the Practice Manager when required.
This is a hybrid role, primarily home-based with occasional travel for training, team meetings and service-related activities. The successful candidate will become an integral member of our multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality therapeutic services to children, young people and families.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Professional Social Work qualification and registration.
- Experience of safeguarding practice and risk assessment.
- Additional training or qualifications in therapeutic practice, trauma informed approaches, attachment, adoption support, or related areas would be desirable.
- Experience within adoption, fostering, kinship care, Special Guardianship, or related children's services would be desirable.
- Excellent assessment and analytical skills.
- Strong organisational and case management abilities.
- Ability to manage a complex caseload and competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
If you are passionate about therapeutic social work and want to work in a role that combines safeguarding, relationship-building, service development, and therapeutic coordination, we'd love to hear from you.
Additional Information
You must demonstrate within your application how you currently use, or have previously used, the skills outlined above and within the Job Description and Person Specification. This may be through employment or other relevant experience. Applications should demonstrate an understanding of the context and demands of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Please be aware that we are unable to offer sponsorship to candidates who are not already sponsored by Milestones Trust.
Make a real difference. Help people live their best life
Our goal is simple: to support people with enduring mental health needs to live fulfilling, independent lives in their community. Whether it’s learning new skills, building confidence, accessing education, or gaining employment, we work alongside individuals to maximise their choice, independence, and involvement.
About the Role
We are looking for compassionate and motivated Mental Health Support Workers to join our services across Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred and trauma-informed support to people with mental health needs, helping them to build independence, develop coping strategies and achieve their personal recovery goals.
You will work both independently and as part of a team to deliver safe, effective, and recovery-focused care that promotes wellbeing, inclusion, and choice.
Some services support individuals with complex mental health needs in 24-hour settings, where you will provide direct support, including 1:1 support where required, and help individuals manage daily challenges and emotional wellbeing.
What We Offer
- Flexible shift patterns tailored around the needs of the people we support
- Opportunities for both part-time and full-time hours
- A supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development
Note: The role includes some evenings, weekends, and lone working, so confidence, initiative, and self-motivation are essential.
Additionally, while being a driver is not an essential requirement, it could be an advantage in some roles/services.
Key Responsibilities
- Support individuals to manage their mental health and work towards personal goals
- Deliver person-centred, trauma-informed support tailored to individual needs
- Empower individuals to make everyday choices and key life decisions
- Promote independence, wellbeing, confidence, and personal growth
- Assist with daily living skills including self-care, budgeting, and maintaining a home
- Encourage and support meaningful relationships and social inclusion within the community
- Monitor wellbeing and respond appropriately to changes, risks, or challenging situations
- Develop, follow, and contribute to person-centred support plans and risk assessments
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Work collaboratively with families, colleagues, and other professionals
- Safely support and administer medication in line with training and policy
- Complete required training and adhere to organisational standards
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Communicates with empathy, clarity, and emotional intelligence
- Demonstrates compassion, kindness, and understanding
- Is resilient, calm under pressure, and able to respond to challenging situations
- Builds positive relationships and works effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Is organised, reliable, and able to manage workload effectively
- Is self-motivated and proactive in their approach to work
- Is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Is confident using IT systems and recording information accurately
- Is eager to learn, grow, and adapt within the role
- Holds GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent), or is willing to achieve them
- Work or voluntary experience supporting people in care and/or with mental health needs
Additionally, we welcome candidates who have:
- Experience working in mental health services, including complex needs
- Experience supporting individuals who may present with behaviours that challenge
- Knowledge of approaches such as PBM or similar behaviour support methods
- Experience supporting individuals with EUPD or dual diagnosis
- Experience within a mental health hospital or similar setting
Our Services
We are recruiting across several mental health services:
The Recovery Hub
A 24-hour residential service supporting adults within a 10-bed unit. We provide a safe, structured, and person-centred environment, helping individuals build skills, manage their mental health, and move towards independent living.
Chestnut Road
Supporting individuals in shared accommodation or their own flats, this service focuses on recovery, independence, and preparing people to move on, using a highly person-centred and creative approach.
Charnhill Crescent & Kingsway
Two small services supporting five adults, delivering tailored support to empower people to live independently and achieve their goals.
London Road
A 24-hour service supporting individuals with complex mental health needs, including those who may require 1:1 support. The service focuses on providing structured, person-centred support to help individuals manage their mental health, build independence, and maintain wellbeing within a safe and supportive environment
In return we offer excellent, high quality learning opportunities, including the opportunity to undertake a level 3 or 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Alongside this, other benefits include:
- 30 days’ annual leave, including recognised public holidays
- Learning and development to support your career growth
- Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry‑level care to management
- Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
- Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
- Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
- Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
- Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
- Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings
We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting people and want to be part of a service that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note:
Due to an internal redeployment process, priority will be given to at risk staff.
We have attached a generic job profile for support workers. We are currently reviewing the Mental Health specific support worker job profile, and this will be shared with applicants once finalised.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Milestones Trust supports adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live their best lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Role: Resettlement & Integration Support Worker
Salary: £26,200 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Kingswood, South Gloucestershire
Additional information:
- A valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Participation in an on-call out-of-hours rota
- Flexible working with some evening and weekend work depending on service needs
About Alongside:
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.
If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!
About the Role:
As a Resettlement & Integration Support Worker, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping individuals and families begin a new chapter of their lives in South Gloucestershire. This is a truly rewarding opportunity where no two days are the same and where your work will have a meaningful, lasting impact. Every day, you’ll empower people, build confidence, and support them on their journey towards independence and belonging.
You’ll work closely with refugee individuals and families resettled through UK Government schemes such as UKRS and the Afghan Resettlement Scheme, providing personalised, client‑centred support tailored to each household’s needs. From helping people access healthcare, education, housing, and benefits, to supporting engagement in meaningful activities, you’ll be a trusted guide as families navigate their new life in the UK.
Through building strong, supportive relationships, you’ll equip people with the skills, knowledge, and encouragement they need to thrive independently. This is a role where your compassion, commitment, and dedication will directly shape positive futures and make a real difference within the local community.
What you’ll be doing:
- Empower individuals and families by providing support that builds confidence and promotes independence.
- Lead on multi-agency coordination, organising and facilitating meetings between families and professionals involved in their support to ensure everyone is working together effectively.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, ensuring high-quality case management and clear communication.
- Help families access key services, including schools, language classes, suitable housing, healthcare and wellbeing support.
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.
You can view the full job description by clicking here.
What we’re looking for:
- A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work
- Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals and families with diverse, specific, cultural and complex needs
- Strong and clear understanding of confidentiality, professional boundaries and safeguarding
There are many great reasons to join our team!
- Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
- 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 30% staff discount at our charity shops
- A generous and competitive pension scheme
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
- Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
- For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
- Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.
DBS Checks
We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England.