Family Support Worker

Job Title: Family Support Worker- Drivers needed
Location: Wellingborough Family Hub, NN8
Contract: Initially 3 months - potential to extend
Working Pattern: Hybrid working (with set office-based days)

About the Role:

Working with Northamptonshire's Childrens's Trust, We are seeking a committed and proactive Family Support Worker (FSW) to work alongside Social Workers in delivering practical, relationship-based support to children and families. This role is vital in helping families make positive and sustainable changes by providing hands-on support in the community and contributing to effective multi-agency working.
While the role offers flexible hybrid working, you must be available to attend the office on designated days and to provide in-person support when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct work with parents and families, offering practical and emotional support
• Deliver parenting support, including guidance around routines, boundaries, and family dynamics
• Support families with budgeting and practical life skills
• Work with families experiencing domestic abuse and promote healthy relationships
• Support duty functions and supervised family time where required
• Attend meetings, reviews, and multi-agency forums to contribute to care planning
• Work closely with Social Workers to support assessments and interventions
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional case records
• Work flexibly to meet service needs, including attending the office on set days

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children, families, or vulnerable adults
• Confidence delivering direct work with parents and carers
• Knowledge of safeguarding, domestic abuse, and family support interventions
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong communication, organisational, and record-keeping skills
• Comfortable working flexibly across office, home, and community settings
• Drivers with access to own vehicle

If you're looking for your next locum role, contact me today. You can send me your cv directly to Nicola.mansfield@servicecare.org.uk or call me on 01772208964.
If you  know someone who fits this role well, pass along my details and ask them to contact me today. We offer a referral bonus of £250 (T's & C's apply)