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We are looking for a passionate and skilled social worker to join our specialist PAC-UK team. You will play a vital role in supporting Adult Adoptees and birth family members, helping them navigate accessing their adoption records and supporting with Intermediary services reuniting families together impacted by Adoption.
With a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and the lifelong impact of adoption, you will provide expert advice, assessment and support across our specialist adoption services. You will be an excellent communicator, able to build trusting relationships with service users and professionals alike, and committed to delivering high-quality services that make a meaningful difference to people's lives. Working as part of a friendly and experienced team, you will contribute to PAC-UK's reputation for providing sector-leading adoption support.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
Our adult adoption support service works primarily with adopted adults and birth families. Adopted adults can access their records and receive an intermediary service and be supported through a reunion. Birth families are supported at the time of losing children to adoption, and supported with keeping in touch arrangements.
We are looking for a Social Worker who has experience of working directly with those affected by adoption. You will have experience and knowledge of adoption law and practice and able to liaise with partner agencies to deliver the service in Yorkshire, North East Lincolnshire, and North Lincolnshire
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays / of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: 8th of October 2026 at 23:59
For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Appointments are also subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
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Salary: £12.71 per hour (increasing to £13.45 after 6 month probation)
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable women to overcome challenges, rebuild confidence and achieve greater independence?
Harrogate Homeless Project is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Women’s Support Worker to join our Client Services Team. This rewarding role provides vital support to women experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity, helping them access the services, opportunities and encouragement they need to move forward with their lives.
Working across our hostel, Springboard Day Centre and supported accommodation, you will provide person-centred support in a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental environment. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to empowering women to achieve positive outcomes and maintain sustainable tenancies.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day support and assistance to female clients living within our hostel and supported accommodation.
- Deliver a professional and welcoming reception service to clients, visitors and members of the public.
- Support the induction of new female residents, ensuring all relevant paperwork and processes are completed.
- Work closely with caseworkers to encourage and support clients to engage with agreed support activities and appointments.
- Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with clients, providing practical and emotional support where appropriate.
- Maintain a safe, non-discriminatory and inclusive environment for all clients.
- Manage client behaviour in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, issuing warnings and evictions where necessary.
- Collect service charges and donations, ensuring accurate cash handling and record keeping.
- Maintain accurate client records, support notes and incident logs using HHP’s database systems.
- Carry out health and safety checks, including room inspections, to ensure accommodation remains safe and suitable.
- Support the reporting and resolution of maintenance issues within client accommodation.
- Assist clients with housing benefit applications and related documentation.
- Support the induction and supervision of volunteers.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and partner agencies to achieve positive client outcomes.
- Contribute to fundraising events, promotional activities and the wider work of the charity.
What We Are Looking For…
We are looking for someone who is caring, resilient and committed to supporting women facing complex challenges.
Reporting to: Senior Support Worker
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent
This post is restricted to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The role involves direct support, room checks and accommodation-related work with vulnerable female residents where privacy, dignity and wellbeing are central to the role.
Benefits Include
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave.
- Healthcare package.
- Travel benefits.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women experiencing homelessness.
About Us
Harrogate Homeless Project provides people experiencing homelessness with a safe place to stay and the support they need to build confidence and move towards independent living.
We work with partners to give people facing disadvantage hope of a different future and empower people to change their lives through support, accommodation and opportunity.
Harrogate Homeless Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Eden Makey or call for an informal conversation about the role.
Closing Date: 4 October 2026
We will assess applications as they are received and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis. Therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.