Are you motivated by the idea of helping families overcome challenges and creating safer, stronger and more positive futures for children?


If you’re someone who believes every family deserves the chance to thrive, this is a meaningful and rewarding role where your support truly matters.


Purpose of the Role
As a Family Support Worker, you will work with families who require additional support due to a range of challenges. You will deliver practical, focused interventions, coordinate multi-agency support, and help families develop the skills and resilience they need to create a stable and positive environment for their children.


Key Details
*Job Title: Family Support Worker
*Pay: £16.62 per hour
*Location: Rochdale, OL16
*Contract: Full-time, Temporary
*Driving: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential
*Service Areas: Early Help, Child in Need, Child Protection, Cared for Children


As a Family Support Worker, you will:
*Build strong, constructive relationships with families to support the safety and development of children aged 0–19.
*Carry out whole-family assessments and develop tailored SMART action plans.
*Provide direct support to children, parents and carers, using evidence-based approaches to drive positive change.
*Lead or participate in Early Help Assessments and Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings.
*Work closely with schools, health professionals, social care teams and other agencies to coordinate effective support.
*Advocate for families and ensure they have access to the right services at the right time.
*Keep accurate, high-quality case notes, reports and chronologies on council systems,
including Liquidlogic.
*Support families to attend appointments, including accompanying them when needed.
*Conduct Missing From Home interviews where appropriate.
*Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local policies, procedures and developments within children’s services.


Requirements
*Experience working with children, young people or families in a professional setting.
*Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
*Ability to work independently in homes and community environments.
*Good understanding of safeguarding and multi-agency working.
*Professional, calm and solution-focused approach when dealing with challenges.
*Confident in keeping clear, accurate written records.
*Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential).