Full job description Parent Worker
Location: Manchester (Wythenshawe & Central Manchester)
Pay: £14.43 per hour
Enhanced DBS Required and Full UK Driving Licence
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Parent Worker to support parents and carers of children and young people who are at risk of, or have experienced, missing from home episodes.
The Role
As a Parent Worker, you will:
*Build positive relationships with parents and carers experiencing challenging family situations.
*Provide advice, guidance, and practical support around missing episodes, exploitation, online safety, and safeguarding.
*Help parents and carers better understand the experiences and needs of their child.
*Support families to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and reduce risks.
*Advocate for parents and carers, ensuring their voices are heard within professional networks.
*Deliver group sessions and awareness workshops for parents and carers.
*Work closely with police, education, children’s services, and other partner agencies.
*Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and reporting requirements.
About You
To be successful as a Parent Worker, you will have:
*Experience working directly with parents, carers, and families.
*Knowledge of safeguarding, exploitation, trafficking, and missing from home issues.
*Experience supporting families through complex and sensitive situations.
*Strong communication, relationship-building, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
*The ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
*Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case recording systems.
Desirable
*Experience working with young people at risk of going missing.
*A qualification in Social Work, Youth & Community Work, Family Support, or a related field.
Additional Information
*Some evening, early morning, and occasional weekend working may be required.
*Occasional overnight stays may be necessary for training and team events.
*Regular supervision and support will be provided.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Parent Worker looking to make a positive impact on families across Manchester. If you’re an experienced Parent Worker with a passion for supporting parents, carers, and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join a supportive team helping families build safer, stronger futures.