Being a Support Worker at AFG is a hugely rewarding role and could be your first step on a long and happy career in Health & Social Care.
So, what does a Support Worker do?
We have a vision to create a world where amazing people do amazing things every day. Our skilled and experienced teams work with every person we support to create a personalised, outcome-focused plans to achieve their aspirations.
Our Support Workers work in a variety of settings including community-based services (often supporting people in their own homes) to our Independent Hospitals or Adult Care Homes.
One thing that is common across all of our services is a focus on personalised support and tailoring our services to the needs and aspirations of the people we support with a diverse range of care needs (including Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Concerns, Complex Care, Substance Misuse issues to name a few).
We value the people that work with us…
At AFG we recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you! In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development (including opportunities to undertake vocational qualifications) and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.
Part time Refuge Support Worker
We currently have an opportunity for a Refuge Support Worker to join Peterborough Women’s Aid. This role is based in Peterborough and is part time, 22.5 hours per week. The annual salary is £16458. Applications close on Monday January 26th at 5pm
You will work closely with families who have fled abuse and now reside out our refuge. You will offer practical and emotional support to these families and welcoming safe environment
You will work closely within a team in a fast-paced environment making quick informed decisions to ensure the safety of victims of domestic abuse.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Provide practical and emotional support to women and children living in our refuges. Including, completing safety planning, compiling support plans and undertaking regular key working sessions.
- Assessing referrals to the refuge to ensure that we can meet their needs.
- Welcoming new residents, explaining policies and procedures and completing entry paperwork.
- Ensuring vacant rooms are prepared and re-let as soon as possible.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date casework records.
- Establishing the risks to, and needs of, the residents assessing their practical and emotional support needs and using this information to formulate support plans.
- Support clients to access appropriate benefits, apply for housing and access legal advice, as required and attending appointments to support and advocate for clients, if needed.
- Ensuring that any safeguarding concerns are immediately raised with your line manager.
- Facilitating and running group work programmes.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with partner agencies.
- Attend and participate in staff team meetings.
- Contribute to planning, development and evaluation of the service.
- Maintain confidentiality and work within PWA’s code of conduct and all other policies and procedures.
- Participate in the on-call rota, providing evening and weekend support.
- Complete awareness and educational talks to community groups and organisations, as required.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.
We are an Equal Opportunities organisation. This role is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. As such we can only consider applications from women.
We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Services based in Abotts Langley, Hertfordshire on a Full time or Part time basis.
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.
From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.
We support a variety of people with different interests from music, craft, cooking, gardening, allotment work, local walks, board games, pool and darts. The most important thing to the people we support is having someone kind and caring that they are able to spend time with a have a chat.
What we're looking for:
- A genuine passion for supporting others.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
Contract options:
- Full-time: 37.5 hrs
- Part-time: flexible hours based on availability
Shift times:
All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!
- Days: Between 07:00-22:00
- Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00
There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Important information for applicants: please note, this position is not suitable for anyone who is looking to obtain sponsorship from us or swap their sponsorship. This is due to the fact the salary rate for this position does not meet the UKVI’s current minimum annual salary threshold requirements for sponsorship. If you are resident in the UK and do not require sponsorship, we would love to hear from you!
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- Perth Support Workers
Perth Support Workers
Perth Support Workers
Full time & Part time contracts available!
Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata
Are you a caring, creative and empathetic individual who thrives in busy environments?
We have the role just for you……
Ark Perth is looking for support workers to work in our shared living accommodation with the occasional outreach, supporting individuals with varied support needs from ages 21 to 80.
You will be working with a dynamic and supportive team of support workers who bring a wealth of experience and fun to the role.
We have various positions available including full time, part time and relief and there is no requirement to hold a driver’s license. Please note that this role includes Sleepover* shifts.
*A sleepover shift consists of working during the day, a rest period sleeping over in the service and then working again the next day. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £100.80 per sleepover.
This is a great time of the year to apply for the role, what are you waiting for?
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!
Your main duties will be but not limited to:
- Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.
- Communicate and work well with individuals to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships..
- Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
- Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.
Find out what you working week could look like here.
Hear from our current Support Workers here.
Why Ark?
- No Previous Experience Required
Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care. - Get a qualification while you work
Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team. - Employee Discounts
Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays. - Career Progression
Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally. - Employee Assistance Program
Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App. - Contracted hours to suit you
We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland. - Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme
Employees have the option to sell or buy additional annual leave, up to a maximum of 5 days (or 1 working week for part-time staff) per year. - Enhanced Overtime
Any hours worked by a Support Worker over full-time contractual hours, will be eligible to an enhanced rate.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
- Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
- 4% Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark
- Blue Light Card
Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.
To apply, click the link below.
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Lead Senior Support Worker
Job details
- Location: Redruth, Cornwall
- Salary: £13.85 Plus Excellent Benefits
- Expiry date: 27/01/2026
- Permanent - Full Time
Lead Senior Support Worker
Salary: £13.85 per hour
Location: Redruth
Contract/hours: 37.5 hours
Are you ready to have a meaningful impact on someone’s life?
Are you compassionate to others?
Are you dedicated to making a difference? Then we want to hear from you.
As a Lead Senior Support Worker, you’ll be pivotal in supporting individuals with daily living, safeguarding their wellbeing, and helping them achieve their aspirations. You’ll also take on senior responsibilities, including leading teams, supervising staff, and ensuring quality support services.
You will need to have a Full UK Driver’s Licence for this role and female only under the equality act 2010
Key Responsibilities
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Provide tailored, person-centred support to individuals based on their unique needs and goals.
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Support daily activities like budgeting, cooking, personal care (if required), and community engagement.
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Build and maintain positive relationships with family, friends, and other professionals.
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Lead handovers, supervise staff, and assist with scheduling and rota management.
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Model best practices and help induct and mentor team members.
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Safeguard vulnerable adults, report concerns, and follow safeguarding procedures.
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Maintain accurate records, including financial documentation and support plans.
What skills you will bring
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Experience in social care or supporting individuals.
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Supervisory experience and the ability to motivate a team.
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NVQ Level 2/3 in Care (or willingness to achieve it).
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Basic IT and numerical skills.
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Passion for promoting dignity, respect, and independence.
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Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and nights.
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A commitment to ongoing training and development.
In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits;
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Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
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Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year
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Time and half for bank holiday working
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Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership*
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Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
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Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
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Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.
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Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.
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Work place pension scheme
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Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
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Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
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Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
United Response is not just a social care provider – we’re a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic people and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United.
United Responses’ culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person’s identity. We believe we are made stronger ...
Lead Senior Support Worker
Job details
- Location: Saltash, Cornwall
- Salary: £13.85 Plus Excellent Benefits
- Expiry date: 03/02/2026
- Permanent - Full Time
Lead Senior Support Worker
Salary: £13.85 Per Hour
Location: Saltash, Cornwall
Contract/hours: 37.5 Per Week
Are you ready to have a meaningful impact on someone’s life?
Are you compassionate to others?
Are you dedicated to making a difference? Then we want to hear from you.
As a Lead Senior Support Worker, you’ll be pivotal in supporting individuals with daily living, safeguarding their wellbeing, and helping them achieve their aspirations.You’ll also take on senior responsibilities, including leading teams, supervising staff, and ensuring quality support services.
You will need to have a Full UK Drivers Licence for this role.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide tailored, person-centred support to individuals based on their unique needs and goals.
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Support daily activities like budgeting, cooking, personal care (ifrequired), and community engagement.
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Build and maintain positive relationships with family, friends, and other professionals.
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Lead handovers, supervise staff, and assist with scheduling and rota management.
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Model best practices and help induct and mentor team members.
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Safeguard vulnerable adults, report concerns, and follow safeguarding procedures.
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Maintain accurate records, including financial documentation and support plans.
What skills you will bring
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Experience in social care or supporting individuals.
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Supervisory experience and the ability to motivate a team.
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NVQ Level 2/3 in Care (or willingness to achieve it).
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Basic IT and numerical skills.
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Passion for promoting dignity, respect, and independence.
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Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and nights.
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A commitment to ongoing training and development.
In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits;
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Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
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Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year
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Time and half for bank holiday working
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Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership*
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Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling,wellbeing and advice services
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Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
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Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.
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Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.
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Work place pension scheme
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Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
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Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
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Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
United Response is not just a social care provider – we’re a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities,autistic peopleand those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and activelyparticipate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to beCreative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United.
United Responses’ culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be.We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person’s id...
Family Support Worker Person Specification Experience: • Experience based in the community working with individuals in a person- centred way in a one to one and group setting. • Experience of working in partnership with individuals to identify support needs and achieve outcomes. • Experience of developing and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues and professionals from Education, NHS, Statutory and Third Sector organisations. • Experience of negotiating and promoting issues on behalf of the individuals supported by the service • Ability to complete reports and collate date for monitoring and evaluation purposes. • Ability to use IT effectively. Attitude and Approach: • Empathy and understanding of the challenges unpaid Carers and Young Carers may face. • Self-motivated and reliable with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Enthusiasm, commitment, and flexibility are all essential qualities required for this post. • Commitment to the principles of equal opportunities and inclusion and their practical implementation. • Communicate with colleagues, Carers, and other agencies helpfully, professionally, and courteously. Knowledge and Skills: • Ability to manage caseload and plan diary. • Excellent administrative skills, well organised with good time management and a methodical approach to work. • Excellent communication skills both spoken and written. • Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills. • An understanding of the principle of safeguarding and protection within Health and Social Care Services. February 2025
Glasgow Association for Mental GAMH are commissioned by Glasgow Carers Partnership to deliver support to unpaid Carers living within the North East of the city. Our service offers inclusive and holistic support to Carers to help maintain their quality of life and improve their health and wellbeing. We wish to appoint the following: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER (35 HOURS PER WEEK (Ref: FSW) (FIXED TERM TO 31 APRIL 2027 (MAY BE EXTENDED FOR A FURTHER 1+1 YEARS DEPENDENT ON FUNDING) Salary - £25,427 per annum The primary focus of this post will be to work with unpaid Carers and Young Carers delivering a range of supports so Carers will have the ability to manage their caring responsibilities whilst also maintaining their own wellbeing. In return GAMH offers an attractive salary, excellent terms and conditions and a fantastic package of additional benefits. The successful candidate will also benefit from a full supportive induction programme as well as a comprehensive and effective learning and development programme. All applicants must be able to work flexibly; early morning, evening and weekend working may be required. GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any requirements regarding your application please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory. If you think you could contribute to our organisation, application packs are available on our website at www.gamh.org.uk Alternatively, you can request an application pack from: GAMH, St Andrews by the Green, 33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR – Tel: 0141 552 5592. Closing date for applications for the above post is Thursday 5 February 2026
Job Description Family Support Worker Hours per week: 37 hours (5 days over 7 between 8am – 10pm) Contract type: Permanent Location: Aberdeen Reports to: Team Manager Line Management Responsibility: No Financial Accountability: Low Job Summary A Family Support Worker will deliver intervention to young people within the Targeted Family Support Team in Aberdeen. The Family Support Worker will be responsible for the work with young people and their families to develop and deliver the support plan to address presenting and underlying behaviours and need. They will work with young people in their communities, see them as frequently as their need requires in a variety of settings most comfortable for them including their homes and appropriate community spaces. This will involve evening and weekend working on a rostered basis. They will be responsible for and respond to individualised needs identified in the support plan to improve outcomes in line with GIRFEC principles and includem’s model of support. The Youth & Family Support Worker will demonstrate leadership and ownership over effective service delivery to young people and families. Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities of the Family Support Worker include, but are not limited to: Service Delivery • To build relationships and deliver outcome-based support to young people and families, • involving all key stakeholders. Identification and recording of support needs in partnership with the young person and their family/carer. • To be available for young people and families at critical times, including the possible response to calls to includem’s helpline. visit our website: includem.org follow us on twitter: @includem2000 1 • To explore values and attitudes with young people and their families in a supportive manner, to affirm feelings and ideas, and nurture and confirm their learning. • To engage young people and families in 1-1 support in their community. • To develop and deliver groupwork activities to meet assessed need. • To broker in specialist services to address identified needs such as addiction or domestic abuse. • To work in daily partnership with existing community resources, organisations and supports to sustain positive change within families and identify appropriate move on strategies. • Actively help young people and families recognise progress and use this assessment to inform the wider contract management of case progression. • Ability to assess and respond appropriately to situations where young people/families may be at risk of harm. This may involve escalation and referral to more appropriate services. • To respond to the young people and families and generate solutions using professional judgement and decision making which is risk enabled. • Assist the young people and their family to understand the impact of their behaviour within their wider community using appropriate tools including the Scottish Government Place Standard Tool. • To co-produce with the young person a sustainability plan that reflects their learning and wider community supports to support them moving on from includem support. • Promotion of includem’s Helpline as part of meeting young people and family’s needs 24/7, 365 day a year. People • To understand the impact of childhood trauma and adverse experiences on the young person and family’s behaviour, coping mechanisms and functioning. • To understand the different coping mechanisms that young people and their families use to deal with stress and high emotions, and to respond appropriately. • To demonstrate professional resilience when providing support with sensitive or challenging issues. • To use a strengths-based approach to empower individuals facing adversity to find solutions and make positive changes, ensuring resources are in place to sustain these changes. • To establish mutually trusting, open and non-judgemental relationship with young people and their families. • To participate in collaborative team work to provide a ‘scaffolding of support’ around individual young people and families. • To develop strong partnerships with the wider stakeholders to support the delivery of includem services. Influence • To ensure young people and families are empowered to advocate on their own behalf with other agencies. • To support young people and families to effectively communicate with others. • To reflect on practice, share learning and promote continuous practice improvement within a team setting. • To articulate to service users and partner agencies the includem framework of intervention and the key aspects of the service delivery model including use of the includem practitioner’s toolkit (A Better Life). • To role model appropriate practice standards and professional boundaries to others. visit our website: includem.org follow us on twitter: @includem2000 2 • Establish and main...
Family Support Worker
Be part of a team that makes a real difference for families!
Part-Time, 30hrs
Newcastle-under-Lyme &
Staffordshire Moorlands | £13.06ph
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Family Support Worker to join our growing team delivering Tier 2 Community Family Support across Newcastle and Staffordshire Moorlands.
Overview:
This is more than a job – it's a chance to stand beside families in their most challenging moments and help them to get the right help at the right time. Working in homes and communities, you'll provide tailored early help support to prevent issues from escalating.
As the named Lead Worker for each family, you’ll coordinate joined-up care with partners including Family Hubs, schools, health services and voluntary groups. You’ll assess needs, write action plans, carry out regular reviews, deliver hands-on support, and help families achieve sustainable change.
You will need:
Hours: 30-hours per week, Monday to Friday (days can be flexible)
Salary: £13.06 per hour
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 2nd February 2026
Date of Interviews: TBC
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter to HR@gingerbreadcentre.co.uk.
Gingerbread Family Support is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS.
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate, organised person who will work with unpaid
Carers, Young Carers and their families to identify and access supports that will
assist them within their caring role creating their own Personal Plan or Young
Carers Statement. A key task will be to promote social inclusion by facilitating
opportunities for Carers to build networks of support so that they are more
connected within their community and have links with other people and
resources that are important to their health and well being.
Key Responsibilities
• Working with Carers to assess their needs creating a Personal Plan or Young
Carers Statement identifying outcomes that will support them in their caring
role. Reviewing regularly to ensure that support is relevant and effective.
• Delivering a range of practical and emotional supports for Carers so they will
feel able to maintain their caring responsibilities whilst also achieving positive
wellbeing
• Negotiate and liaise with services to ensure Carers needs are addressed.
• Working closely with a broad range of services including Statutory, Education
and Third sector organisations throughout Glasgow to build new and strengthen
existing relationships with partners raising the profile of GAMH North East
Carers Service and Glasgow Carers Partnership.
Identify and participate in events and networking opportunities to raise
awareness of Adult and Young Carers ensuring they are identified and offered
support early in their caring journey.
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• Ensure adherence to GAMH policies and procedures including safeguarding
and Data Management protocols.
• Collect and maintain accurate and up-to-date records relating to the service
including entry onto electronic spreadsheets and databases, and support
information retrieval and report writing.
• Any other duties appropriate to the post and in accordance with the
requirements of GAMH
February 2025
General
• Take responsibility for and keep up to date with current practice and maintain
records of your own personal and professional development, according to
legal and organisational requirements.
• Ensure that the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice
are always complied with.
• Attend regular supervision with line manager.
• Participate in team and staff meetings and attend other meetings as
requested.
• Engage in training as necessary to support the role.
• At all times maintain the professional integrity and reputation of the Charity
and represent their main interests in any dealings with other bodies, groups,
and individuals.
• Participate in out-of-hours work as and when required.
• To perform any other duties and responsibilities consistent with the post as
directed by the Carers Service Manager
Health and Safety
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Work effectively and follow lone working practices which encourage effective
and safe practice.
• Ensure that you are aware of and comply with GAMH policies, procedures
and practices designed to protect the health, safety, and security of all
employees.
• Report risks or issues to the Service manager.
February 2025
Free physiotherapy
Discount opportunities
Christmas savings scheme
Salary £12.60 per hour
Location Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway
Expiry 03/02/2026 23:59
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT.
The Vacancy
Are you someone who believes every child and young person deserves the chance to thrive? Do you love building connections, supporting families, and being part of a team that truly cares? If so… you might be exactly who we’re looking for!
Your new Opportunity
We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, compassionate people to join our Dumfries & Galloway Family Support Service as a Family Support Worker. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside children, young people, and their families to offer emotional, practical, and holistic support.
No two days are the same — one day you might be helping a young person build confidence through activities, the next developing outcome plans to ensure every young person thrives. What is consistent is that everything you do will have a positive impact on someone’s life.
We have opportunities available for:Contracted Posts – evening and weekend working, structured support, and long-term involvementRelief Posts – flexible, supportive, and perfect for those who want to make a difference around other commitments
What You’ll Be Doing
- Building trusting relationships with children, young people, and families
- Providing emotional and practical support based on their needs
- Helping young people develop confidence, resilience, and life skills
- Working alongside a warm, supportive team who are always ready to help
- Making meaningful, lasting change to the people we support
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need to have all the answers — what matters most is your attitude. If you’re:
✔ Caring, patient, and a great listener
✔ Passionate about supporting the people we support and families
✔ Able to work flexibly and creatively
✔ Willingness to work evenings and weekends
✔ Confident working independently and as part of a team
…we’d love to hear from you!
Experience in family support, social care, or community work is helpful — but just as valuable are empathy, curiosity, and a genuine desire to help others grow.
What you'll get in return
🌱 SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
🌴 Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)
📚 Training & development opportunities
❤️ Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
👨👩👧 Family-friendly policies
🏥 Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
📞 Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
🎁 £500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
🛡️ Life Assurance & Pension
🚲 Cycle to Work scheme
🎟️ Access to Concerts for Carers
Whether you’re looking for regular hours or a flexible relief position, we’d be delighted to welcome you to our service.
Come join a team where your kindness, creativity, and passion will help transform lives.
Full details of this role can be found in the attached Job Role Profile.
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Benefits
Free physiotherapy and occupational health
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
Non-contributory life assurance scheme
Workplace pension
Christmas savings scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Long service rewards
Significant discount opportunities
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...We are recruiting for a Family Support Worker to join our Young People and Family Support Service.
Our team provides flexible intensive family support across Glasgow that enables children and young people on the edges of care, and their families, to receive the right support at the right time, building on their strengths.
The Family Support Worker will work in partnership with the Health & Social Care Partnership and other family support providers to share resources, learn and create solutions that will help children, young people and families to thrive.
This role is part time working 25 hours per week, for a fixed term period of 18-months.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Provide peripatetic support to our Children and Families services in Glasgow, Young People and Family Support and Common Ground
- Provide a minimum of 2 Common Ground outreach shifts per month. Shift times are Friday and Saturday 4pm to 10pm in Glasgow City Centre
- Develop good communication and working relationships with children and families, colleagues and other professionals
- Work alongside all immediate family members and extended family/support network as required
- Support children and families in the local community
- Deliver evidenced based family support that helps families overcome current challenges and build resilience for the future
- Maintain accurate case files for all family members and consistently assess progress across all outcomes
- Plan, implement and continuously develop packages of tailored interventions for families to meet the needs of the individual child, their parent(s)/carer(s), siblings and wider family network, including practical support, parenting education and support, and emotional health and wellbeing
- Assist individuals accessing the programme to engage and integrate into their local community
- Undertake whole family assessments that focus on strengths and continuous assessment of progress towards outcomes for all family members
- Ensure delivery is aligned with the UN Convention on The Rights of The Child
You have the autonomy to manage your own diary to reflect the needs of the families you are supporting. One backshift of 2pm-10pm is required per week with the flexibility to work an additional 11am-7pm if required, hours are worked 5 days over 7. The majority of your work is in the community supporting families.
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We're looking for you to have gained experience of working with children, young people and families facing challenges and on the edges of care. We also need you to have an understanding of current relevant legislation and policies relating to children, young people and families including GIRFEC, UNCRC, The Promise
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
- The post holder will report to the Senior Family Support Worker
- Your normal working hours are 25 per week, worked between the hours of 8am and 10pm, Monday to Sunday, in shifts defined by your line manager on a rolling rota over a 52-week period.
- Your usual place of work will be 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA. You are also required to work in the local community and you will be paid travel expenses from your usual place of work and appointments undertaken in the course of your duties. Alternatively, you may choose to work remotely from your home address where appropriate. Working arrangements must be agreed with your line manager based on the needs of the service.
- Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second. This includes public holidays
- You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3 months of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
- Life Insurance from day one
- Cycle to work scheme
- Option to purchase and sell annual leave
We are recruiting for Family Support Workers to join our Young People and Family Support Service.
Our team provides flexible intensive family support across Glasgow that enables children and young people on the edges of care, and their families, to receive the right support at the right time, building on their strengths.
The Family Support Worker will work in partnership with the Health & Social Care Partnership and other family support providers to share resources, learn and create solutions that will help children, young people and families to thrive.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Develop good communication and working relationships with children and families, colleagues and other professionals
- Work alongside all immediate family members and extended family/support network as required
- Support children and families in the local community
- Deliver evidenced based family support that helps families overcome current challenges and build resilience for the future
- Maintain accurate case files for all family members and consistently assess progress across all outcomes
- Plan, implement and continuously develop packages of tailored interventions for families to meet the needs of the individual child, their parent(s)/carer(s), siblings and wider family network, including practical support, parenting education and support, and emotional health and wellbeing
- Assist individuals accessing the programme to engage and integrate into their local community
- Undertake whole family assessments that focus on strengths and continuous assessment of progress towards outcomes for all family members
- Ensure delivery is aligned with the UN Convention on The Rights of The Child
You have the autonomy to manage your own diary to reflect the needs of the families you are supporting. One backshift of 2pm-10pm is required per week with the flexibility to work an additional 11am-7pm if required, hours are worked 5 days over 7. The majority of your work is in the community supporting families.
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We're looking for you to have gained experience of working with children, young people and families facing challenges and on the edges of care. We also need you to have an understanding of current relevant legislation and policies relating to children, young people and families including GIRFEC, UNCRC, The Promise
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
- The post holder will report to the Senior Family Support Worker
- Your normal working hours are 35 per week, worked between the hours of 8am and 10pm, Monday to Sunday, in shifts defined by your line manager on a rolling rota over a 52-week period.
- Your usual place of work will be 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA. You are also required to work in the local community and you will be paid travel expenses from your usual place of work and appointments undertaken in the course of your duties. Alternatively, you may choose to work remotely from your home address where appropriate. Working arrangements must be agreed with your line manager based on the needs of the service.
- Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second. This includes public holidays
- You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3 months of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
- Life Insurance from day one
- Cycle to work scheme
- Option to purchase and sell annual leave
- Ongoing learning and development
Job Introduction
Family Support Worker
Salary: Grade Band 8, SCPs 17 - 22 - £31,022 - £33,699, Permanent, 37 hours per week, Based in Bradford
Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive.
We are fully committed to equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
About the Role
Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. Bradford City is the fourth largest Metropolitan District in the country and home to a population of around 534,300 residents. Bradford has the largest percentage of population under the age of 16 outside London.
Our Targeted Family Support is an essential part of a local network of services working alongside partner agencies and families to deliver good, quality family support. Children are at the centre of everything we do, and our focus is to improve outcomes for children.
We are looking to recruit friendly, dynamic, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and we want to hear from you if you:
- Have lots of enthusiasm for helping children and their families.
- Have excellent relational and communication skills.
- Can work as part of and contribute to a team whilst working with on own initiative.
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude and a flexible approach when the need arises.
Our strategic vision and values are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care.
Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.
You’ll also:
- Undertake or contribute to holistic and strength-based assessments of need and devise and implement appropriate plans for babies, children, young people, and families.
- Ensure the appropriate participation of children and young people in their own assessment, plans, and reviews.
- Manage own caseload and co-ordinate multi-agency support to deliver tailored family interventions and support which tracks and shows progress over time.
- Arrange and chair reviews on a regular basis to track and show progress, including children, young people and families and partner agencies as appropriate.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Recent and significant experience of case holding work with children, young people and/or families with complex and multiple needs, including the ability to carry out ‘Whole Family’ assessments and implement and review SMART plans which address strengths, needs and risks.
- Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, including knowledge regarding children’s development, or equivalent child related qualification.
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
- IT literacy.
- An understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 31 days rising to 34 with service (plus bank holidays)
- Excellent local Government pension
- Competitive salary and pay progression structure
- Supportive carer and parental policies
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
- Supportive staff networks
- Access to Blue Light Carddiscounts, including cost of living support
- Professional development/support and opportunities career progression
Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share th...