Family Service Worker

Family Service Worker 

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on families and supporting vulnerable children and adults? We are currently seeking a dedicated Family Service Worker to join Cheshire East Council on a contract basis offering a pay rate of £15.84ph. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a project family time team, supervising and supporting families who have recently been removed and are subject to court proceedings.

Key Responsibilities of the Family Service Worker:

• Supervising family visits within a court-ordered framework
• Supporting families to maintain positive contact during challenging circumstances
• Completing detailed assessments of family interactions and progress
• Collaborating with legal teams, social workers, and court personnel
• Maintaining accurate case records in line with organisational policies
• Engaging with families in a sensitive, non-judgmental manner to foster trust
• Ensuring compliance with all safeguarding and confidentiality protocols
• Providing guidance and support to families to facilitate positive outcomes

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in child and family support services or social work
• A recognised DBS check 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy
• Knowledge of court procedures and safeguarding policies
• Relevant qualifications in social work, children and families services, or equivalency

The benefits of working with Eilidh at Service Care Solutions:

• You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of social work
• We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country
• We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email
• We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a week


To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Eilidh at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or eilidh.nicol@servicecare.org.uk. We look forward to receiving your application for the Family Service Worker position. Join us in delivering vital support to families and children during challenging times!