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Salary: £18,673 per annum (based on 28 hours per week off the £12.60 per hour (Real Living Wage))

Based: HMP Norwich Visitors’ Centre

Working Hours and Patterns:

• The work pattern covers 28 hours per week as follows:
• Tuesdays 8.30am to 4.30pm (7.5 hours with 30-minute unpaid break), Wednesdays 10am to 4.30pm (6 hours with 30-minute unpaid break), Thursdays 8.30am to 4.30pm (7.5 hours with 30-minute unpaid break) and Saturdays 8:30am to 4pm (7 hours with 30-minute unpaid break)
• Although a degree of flexibility will be required at times to meet operational demand.

We have opportunities to join our experienced and dedicated Family Services Team working within the visitors’ centre at HMP Norwich providing a personal welcome for first-time and returning visitors to help them access the services available to them.

HMP Norwich, part of the main HMP Estate. offers a varied and exciting opportunity to work in a busy yet rewarding environment where no two days are the same. You will be required to obtain and retain enhanced security vetting for this role.

We are seeking Family Support Worker to join the team in providing effective and efficient running of the Visitor Centre, Tea Bar, Play Area in the Prison Visits Hall, assist on Family Days to ensure prisoners and their families have a valuable visiting experience, improving the quality of visits for children, young people and families helping to maintain positive, healthy and supportive family relationships.

Ideally you will have experience of dealing with people in a customer service-based role and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills sometimes under challenging circumstances whilst embracing a non-judgemental and empathetic work ethic.

For this post we are particularly looking for you to have experience of working in the catering/hospitality sector as it will focus on running/working in the Tea Bar.

To apply, please click on the apply online button

Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday, 28 th January 2026

Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role: Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: 28/01/2026

Norfolk

£18,673 per annum (based on 28 hours per week off the £12.60 per hour (Real Living Wage))

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Surrey Heath Family Centre are recruiting!

We are looking to recruit a full time family support worker to work in our Youth Skills program.

Surrey Family Centres are a commissioned service supporting families with complex and multiple needs with children aged 0-19 years/25 (SEND) years. The Family Support team receive targeted referrals from Surrey County Council's cSPA.

The Family Support Worker meets the allocated family on a regular basis and supports through a bespoke programme of work focused on their targeted needs. Our aim is to empower the parents and carers with new knowledge and skills, while also building resilience and providing essential emotional support. The Family Support Worker will be based in the Family Centre and will be a supportive contact for young people, families and professionals meeting children and young people and their families. They will provide signposting and support through a bespoke programme of work, focused on the young person and their family's targeted needs. Our ambition is to empower young people, parents and carers with new knowledge and skills, while also building resilience and providing essential support.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Work with children and young people delivering evidence-based support, demonstrating the difference made from the intervention.
• Organise and hold a Youth Panel, sharing Youth Voice across the region to shape and influence service delivery
• Facilitate group-work with peers in the centre and in venues around Surrey when needed
• Support and deliver universal and targeted interventions for Youth Support, on a one to one or group basis to achieve positive outcomes alongside the 10 Supporting Families Outcomes
• Work in partnership with the wider team and local partners to ensure a joined up and fully integrated service provision
• Support the development of the Centre as a safe place for young people and their families to access for support and information.;

• Hold a caseload of between 12 to 15 families
• Complete assessments
• Facilitate group-work in the centre and in venues around Surrey
• Work with the family in their home and in the community

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The skills/knowledge/experience required are:

• Experience of working directly with families with complex needs.
• Experience of working with issues of family breakdown, domestic violence/abuse, and attachment difficulties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients from culturally diverse communities and demonstrate sensitivity to their needs.
• Ability to appropriately challenge other professionals to promote the rights of the service users.
• Someone who is approachable, non-judgemental, friendly, kind, calm, creative and resilient.
• Someone with excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Knowledge and experience of multi-agency working within formal systems of Child Protection.
• Ability to contact agencies and practitioners to support families and gather information - making initial visits to families to risk assess, gather accurate personal information, gain family views, and begin to assess the strengths, needs and goals of the whole family in a holistic way.
• Ability to work holistically keeping the children as the focus of work to improve outcomes and ensure safeguarding - visits with children held at school and home to include their lived experience.
• Ability to assess and analyse family function, dynamics, routines and relationships within the family home to help to identify the root causes of difficulties to inform the Early Help Assessment within 45 calendar days.
• Experience of detailed case recording and an understanding of the importance of keeping timely and accurate case notes
• Someone with their own car, who is able to travel across the borough to meet with the parents/carers on their caseload
• Experience delivering groups and courses.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, ...

Director: Appetite ProgrammeAncient GiantsThe Big Feast (2025)Photo by Jenny HarperThank you for your interest in the post of Director:Appetite Programme at the New Vic Theatre.Appetite’s aim is to get more people to engage with andbe inspired by the arts. Participation, partnership, andhigh quality arts experiences are central to our model.Our Appetite Director will oversee all aspects of theprogramme including planning, producing and leadingthe staff team. They will join the New Vic TheatreLeadership Team and contribute to overall strategy forboth the Appetite programme and for the theatre.Our ideal candidate will be an ambitious creativeproducer who is looking for a leadership role. Someonewho has experience of programming and producing andis excited by the idea of working closely with our localcommunities.Deadline for applications: 12 noon on 30 January 2026.Parade - The Giant Wheel by Autin Dance (2024)Photo by Jenny HarperProgramme FundersConsortiumAppetite is part of Arts Council England's Creative Peopleand Places programme, which aims to increase engagementin the arts in areas where participation has traditionally beenlower. Working across Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme,Appetite is led by the New Vic Theatre in partnership with aconsortium of local organisations -  Partners in CreativeLearning, 6Towns Radio, University of Staffordshire, GoKidsgrove, Keele University, and Newcastle-under-LymeBusiness Improvement District.Appetite is a small staff team, all based at the New Vic, ledby the Director with support from the Appetite GeneralManager. Appetite's innovative approach and community focus havemade it a key contributor to the cultural and social vitality ofStoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme.About AppetiteA Magical Middleport Winter (2024) Photo by Andrew BillingtonAppetite Supper ClubSince its launch in 2013, Appetite has developed a wide rangeof artistic projects - including large scale outdoor circusspectacles; immersive art installations; a large-scale lightnight; empty shops transformed into creative hubs; open airgalleries. Volunteers are key to the programme, and so are our deliverypartners, who currently include Business ImprovementDistrict, Canal and River Trust, Middleport Matters.The current programme includes:Supper ClubLocal residents work year-round in collaboration with theAppetite team to curate, plan and produce the programme,putting community decision-making at the heart of our work.The Big FeastA two-day summer festival on the streets of Stoke-on-Trent,bringing national and international artists and artsorganizations to our streets, parks and shopping centres.SensasianA celebration of South Asian Heritage which takes over theNew Vic building every year Light Up WinterLight events taking place in three of our local townsThe programme“Staffordshire’s New Vic proves what a regionaltheatre with ambition and imagination can do.”The Guardian Astley’s Astounding Adventures (New Vic production)New Vic informationThe New Vic is unique. The first purpose-built theatre-in-the-round in Europe and a ground-breaker in the integration ofprofessional theatre-work with an extensive community andeducation programme, we make theatre that is valued bylocal audiences and recognised nationally and internationally.We believe in the power of theatre to change lives. We alsobelieve that everyone should have access to great theatreand on average 180,000 people visit the New Vic each year.The New Vic has forged a national reputation for producingfirst class theatre. We have a full in-house creative team,including costume, scenic workshops, lighting, sound anddesign.Our extensive community and education programmes reachover 25,000 people annually, with award-winning New VicBorderlines, and New Vic Education departments ensuringwe are key to the cultural life of the region. Alongside thisthe theatre leads Appetite, an Arts Council England CreativePeople & Places programme, to engage more people inStoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire in the arts.The New Vic is a registered charity with a turnover of £5million and operates thanks to a unique partnership betweenArts Council England, Newcastle-under-Lyme BoroughCouncil and Staffordshire County Council.Appetite Director employment detailsContractThis post of Appetite Director is offered on a full-time,permanent contract of 40 hours per week. However, theoption to work flexibly between 30-40 hours will beconsidered, depending on the candidate and agreementabout job description priorities.Holiday EntitlementThis holiday entitlement for this post is 25 days plus bankholidays. The holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March.Probationary & Notice PeriodThe probationary period for this post is six months. Thenotice period during the probationary period is four weeks.Following successful completion of the probationary periodthe notice period is 12 weeks.GeneralAll eligible staff are automatically opted in for the New Vic’sbasic pension scheme u...

Job Description

 JOB TITLE

CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY WORKER

Circuit:

Southport Circuit 1/36

Location:

Home-based but there will be office-space in one of the Circuit Churches

Salary:

Hours:

£28,013

Full time, 37hrs per week

Responsible to:

The Managing Trustees of the Southport Methodist Circuit
Line managed by the Revd Rachel Bray

Responsible for:   Managing volunteers where required

Job Purpose and Objectives

The postholder will coordinate and facilitate the effective delivery and development of children’s work (0
– 11yrs) across the 9 churches of the Southport Circuit, with the aim of enabling children and their
families to be fully participating and engaged members of their churches.

Main Responsibilities

•  To oversee and coordinate children’s work across the Circuit
•  To support, encourage and resource the team of volunteers who work with children across the

Circuit

•  To link in with and support teams who lead activities and groups for children across the churches
•
Liaise with the Youth Worker regarding work with children and young people
•  To encourage churches to grow in their welcome and engagement with families
•  To help equip parents to help their children explore and develop their faith
•  Develop new initiatives that would enhance our work with children and families
•  To help churches think creatively about engaging with unchurched children and their families
•  To connect in with the work of our churches who already have links with schools and work

collaboratively where appropriate with the Southport & Area Schools Worker Trust
•  To keep accurate records, monitor progress, and present reports to the Circuit Meeting
•  To ensure effective risk assessments and safe working practices in relation to children’s work are
maintained and reviewed across the Circuit, in liaison with appropriate church personnel and
volunteers

•  Attend appropriate training and events

The appointment is full-time, 37 hrs per week, with flexible working, including weekends.

Terms and Conditions

•
•  Part-time would also be considered
•  Permanent contract
•  Any overtime will be taken as time off in lieu
•  Ability to travel within the circuit will be required
•

There is a contributory pension scheme to which eligible lay employees will be enrolled.  Lay
employees who do not meet the auto-enrolment criteria are eligible to join the scheme subject to
certain provisions

•  Annual holiday entitlement - 30 days (6 weeks) + bank holidays (leave primarily to be taken during

school holidays)

•  All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed
•  Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance
•  Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references
•  Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period

Person Specification

Education & Training

Good standard of education (educated to at least GCSE
level in English and Mathematics).

Qualification or relevant training in childcare/early
years/children’s work.

Proven Abilities

Previous experience of working with children and families.

Experience of working and engaging with families from
diverse backgrounds.

Ability to quickly connect, communicate naturally with,
and motivate children and families, both those who attend
church and those who do not.

Experience of providing pastoral care and support in a paid
or voluntary position.

Able to work as part of a team.

Ability to lead and inspire a team of volunteers.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Passionate about working with children and families and
creating opportunities for them to explore and develop
their faith.

Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and
manage time effectively.

Self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to work on
own initiative in developing creative ideas.
Able to develop and maintain appropriate boundaries,
demonstrating integrity and a commitment to and
understanding of confidentiality.

Essential

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Assessment

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An awareness of health and safety and experience of
producing risk assessments for activities and events.

A good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
procedures and willingness to adhere to Methodist polices
and practices relating to safeguarding.

Basic ICT skills to include use of email, word processing
and databases.

Ability to use and manage social media appropriately.

Awareness and sensitive to issues of equality, diversity and
inclusion.

Awareness of safer recruitment procedures and volunteer
management.

Any Other Requirements

A practicing Christian, supportive of the aims and ethos of
the Methodist Church.

A flexible approach to working in response to the evolving
needs of the Circuit and the wider Methodist Church.

The ability to travel to locations cross the Circuit (either
using own car or public transport).

Satisfactory Enhanced ...

Candidate Pack
Specialist Caseworker Families

Candidate Information Pack
Post: Specialist Caseworker Families
Salary: £27,445

Contents

About The Role .......................................................................................................... 2
Job Description....................................................................................................... 2
Main purpose of role .............................................................................................. 2
Responsibilities ...................................................................................................... 2
Person specification ............................................................................................... 3
Additional Considerations .......................................................................................... 4
How to Apply .............................................................................................................. 5
Your Application ..................................................................................................... 5
Equity Diversity and Inclusion ................................................................................ 5
Data Protection....................................................................................................... 6
About Safer London ................................................................................................... 6
Why working for us is different .................................................................................. 6
Our Benefits in Full .................................................................................................... 7

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About The Role

In this impactful role, you will cultivate strong trusting relationships with parents and
carers, offering personalised support on a one-to-one basis. Your responsibilities
will encompass a diverse range of direct support and advocacy, with a focus on
safeguarding and the wellbeing of parents and carers whose child/ren are affected
by violence and exploitation.

Job Description

Specialist Caseworker Families

Job Title
Reporting to   Service Manager
Contract

Location

Hours

Salary

Permanent (subject to funding)
Face-to-face delivery pan-London, agile working for all other
duties
32 hours per week (Safer London is a 4 day/32 hour (FTE) working
week organisation)
Grade B £27,445

Main purpose of role

In this role, you will work alongside parents or carers whose children have
been exposed to or are at risk of exploitation or violence.

Within your role as a Specialist Family Caseworker, you will provide support to
parents and carers to help them gain a greater understanding of the challenges
young Londoners and their families often face and work alongside them to secure
the safety and positive outcomes they want for their children and family.

You will be expected to provide robust risk and needs assessments that reflect the
contexts within which harm has occurred, and to work collaboratively with
partnership agencies to reduce risk and secure services and support. The context
that many children and their families are living within can be challenging and a key
part of your role is to support families to manage their own emotional wellbeing in
what can be difficult circumstances. Alongside this, you should be able to
demonstrate how you manage your own wellbeing to enable us to offer the very best
services to parents and carers.

Responsibilities

•  Delivering effective one-to-one support to families in line with Safer
•  London’s Service models and in collaboration with them so that their voice is

at the centre of all we do, and they receive the support they need.
•  Carrying out robust risk assessments and strengths-based needs
assessments, with safeguarding as the priority, to ensure the most
appropriate intervention is offered and risks are managed and escalated
appropriately. This also ensures that priority areas of work are focussed on.

2

•  Accurately maintaining essential records, ensuring high-quality case
recording, utilising our in-house bespoke case recording system.

•  Completing reports (which may be shared with statutory bodies such as the
police, courts, and children social care, and which can be shared with the
family) that accurately reflect the work undertaken in a professional manner.
•  Maintaining effective communication, both written and verbal, whether this is

•

virtual or face-to-face.
Identifying and completing risk assessments for spaces, places and services
where families and young Londoners feel safe enough to engage in
meaningful interventions/ activities.

•  Making appropriate onward referrals and signposting children, young people
and their families to support services and positive activities as and when
required. Where necessary, advocating for them to get the services they are
entitled to.

•  Working with partners, communities and other key stakeholders to deliver ...