BUILDING A NEW DIRECTION LIMITED

Job Reference:

1677

Location:

West Yorkshire

Hours of Work:

22.2

Salary:

£24,449 FTE per annum (Pro-rata for part-time hours £14,669)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

16 Feb 2026

ID: 1677 Perinatal Peer Supporter
Bradford Perinatal Support Service

Hours: 22.2 hours per week (Part-time)
Salary: £24,449 FTE per annum (Pro-rata for part-time hours £14,669)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Based in Bradford – Working across Bradford District including Keighley and Shipley


Family Action & the Service:
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.

Do you have experience of being a new parent or supporting someone through pregnancy or early days of parenthood? Are you a great listener who is skilled at connecting with others? Would you like to grow in a role where you can use your own lived experience to support new and expectant mums? If so, we want to hear from you.

Family Action Perinatal Support Service offers one to one peer support for women, who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues pre and post birth.

Your impact:
As a Peer Supporter, you will work with new and expectant mums to improve maternal mental health and emotional wellbeing, whilst helping parents to be more emotionally available for their babies. You will assess their needs, support them through their recovery journey by providing listening support sessions, and working jointly on recovery plans. You will build trusting relationships that allow service users to feel safe to share their thoughts and feelings, and ensure access to other forms of support through effective signposting.

Your skills & Experience (please see job description for more information):

You will have your own experience of pregnancy, birth and caring for a newborn, or you will have supported someone close to you through this critical perinatal period. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the emotional impact of pregnancy and birth and the demands of parenthood. You will be able to empathise with the needs of families during the vital first 1001 days of their baby’s life, and be able to deliver messages about perinatal mental health, and the importance of attachment and bonding. We are looking for positive and self-motivated individuals who are keen to learn and develop within this exciting role. We are looking for excellent listening skills, empathy, and ability to build rapport. Successful candidates will also have good organisational and time management skills. You will be able to keep on top of a busy caseload whilst delivering high quality support. You will be required to travel frequently, across the Bradford district, to deliver face-to-face support often in people’s homes. You will be involved in developing relationships and building links with other professionals and local support services. You will use your connections to support service users to access local services and to generate appropriate referrals. You will provide guidance on how parents can effectively relate to their baby.

Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 25 working days plus bank holidays.
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment.
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions;
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers,
- cycle to work scheme,
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect

To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: 16th of February 2026 at 23:59


We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who can speak and understand Urdu, Punjabi or Bengali; or who can speak and understand Polish, Czech or Slovak.

Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact: katie.james@family-action.org.uk

Job Reference:

1685

Location:

Homeworking

Hours of Work:

18.5 – 25 hours per week (part-time)

Salary:

£28,884 - £31,698 FTE per annum (pro rata for part-time hours), plus £480 FTE home-based allowance

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

15 Feb 2026

ID: 1685 Senior Practitioner, LifeSkills Intensive

Service: LifeSkills

Salary:
- Starting at £28,884 FTE per annum, rising to £31,698 FTE per annum (pro rata for corresponding part-time hours).
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum

Location: Stockton-on-Tees/Middlesbrough

Hours: 18.5 - 25 hours per week available per role (part-time)
We offer flexible working arrangements – but regular face to face delivery is required. Please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding LifeSkills Intensive team. You will offer supervision and management oversight to support workers primarily in your geographical area. You will be able to retain your practice experience and hold a small caseload and will be part of a wider supportive LifeSkills team.

LifeSkills supports individuals and families to build their confidence, social networks, financial and employability skills. LifeSkills Intensive provides 1-1 support to those that are furthest away from employment, education and training. This service is funded by our corporate partnership with Barclays.

Main Responsibilities:
• To line manage and supervise support workers in your specific geographical area.
• Support with the management of referrals into the service, both in terms of service promotion and also decision making /allocation.
• To oversee and develop the service offer and ensure that this is having a positive impact.
• To hold a small caseload, delivering regular face-to-face support.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Experience of supervising, coaching ,mentoring or supporting practitioners
• A sound understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Strong communication skills and aptitude for building relationships
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service –Enhanced

Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays / of 30 working days plus bank holiday pro rata
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Sunday 15th February, 11.59pm

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Claire.Berwick@family-action.org.uk or kirsty.treen@family-action.org.uk

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Job Reference:

1684

Location:

Homeworking

Hours of Work:

18.5 – 25 hours per week (part-time)

Salary:

£25,221 - £27,780 FTE per annum (pro rata for part-time hours), plus £480 FTE home-based allowance

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

15 Feb 2026

ID: 1684 LifeSkills Support Worker

Service: LifeSkills

Salary:
- starting at £25,221 FTE per annum, rising to £27,780 FTE per annum (pro rata for corresponding part-time hours)
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum

Location: Homebased Role covering a specific geographical location (Birmingham)
Significant travel required within the Birmingham area.

Hours: Part-time (between 18.5 and 25 hours per week)
We offer flexible working arrangements – but regular face to face delivery is required. Please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our friendly team and help support the continued work of our LifeSkills Plus team across Birmingham. You will provide intensive support to adults with complex needs who are further away from employment or training by using a strength-based approach, ensuring those accessing the programme receive appropriate practical and emotional support by visiting them at home or in the community.

The LifeSkills programme supports individuals and families to build their confidence, social networks, financial and employability skills. The LifeSkills Support Worker will work closely with the linked LifeSkills programme, entitled LifeSkills Open.

Main Responsibilities:
• Hold a caseload, delivering regular face-to-face support.
• Deliver a range of support and interventions to individuals with complex needs that focus on their strengths, and which enable them to consider options and think differently, helping them to feel more empowered and able to face new challenges
• Support and deliver activities that increase confidence, improve mental health, widen social networks, help with budgeting and enable individuals to seek training, work or volunteering opportunities.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Experience of working in services that deliver positive outcomes for individuals and their families
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to present to a range of audiences and to communicate effectively; and proven ability to develop and sustain relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
• ability to work collaboratively with individuals to identify their support needs, plan, implement and monitor emotional and practical support.
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Children and Adult Workforce, Enhanced with Children’s Barred List

Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Sunday 15th February at 23:59

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: claire.berwick@family-action.org.uk

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Job Reference:

1682

Location:

Lincolnshire

Hours of Work:

37 hours per week / 40 weeks per year (Full-time, Term Time Only)

Salary:

£28,884 - £31,698 FTE per annum (£22,218.46 - £24,383.08 pro rata per annum for 40 weeks per year)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

15 Feb 2026

ID: 1682 Behaviour Outreach Support Service Caseworker

Service: Lincolnshire Behaviour Outreach Support Service (BOSS)

Hours: 37 hours per week / 40 weeks per year (Full-time, Term Time Only)

Salary: £28,884 - £31,698 FTE per annum (£22,218.46 - £24,383.08 pro rata per annum for 40 weeks per year)

Plus, an annual leave allowance starting at approximately £2,800 per annum

Contract: Permanent Contract

Location: South Holland, South Kesteven

Family Action:

At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and passionate caseworker for our countywide team. Are you an innovative, self-motivated team player with experience of working with children with distressed behaviour? Are you solution focused and passionate about making a difference in everything you do? If so, we want to hear from you.

As a BOSS Caseworker, you will work directly with children who are displaying distressed behaviour and act as a point of contact for schools providing advice and guidance. You will work as part of a team to ensure BOSS provide a responsive, consistent service across Lincolnshire.

Main Responsibilities:

• Working closely with schools and families you will coproduce bespoke support plans for schools and pupils to support managing distressed behaviours.
• You will deliver a range of training packages to support schools and parents to effectively support children and young people.
• You will actively contribute to the Inclusive Lincolnshire Strategy to promote inclusion and reduce permanent exclusions in Lincolnshire.

Main Requirements (for more details, please see the job description & person specification):
• You will bring your knowledge and experience of working with pupils with distressed behaviours, supporting school staff and be confident in delivering training and coaching.
• You will have the ability to manage your own caseload, complete assessments, work collaboratively to produce and review plans and record accurately using a case management system.
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Benefits:
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment.
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions;
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers,
- cycle to work scheme,
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect

To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Sunday 15th February 2026 at 23:59
• Interview Date: Friday 27th February 2026.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Rachel.fannin@family-action.org.uk

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

Job Reference:

1687

Location:

Wiltshire

Hours of Work:

14.8

Salary:

£24,449 FTE per annum + £480 HWA – (Pro-rata for part-time hours - £9,779 per annum + pro-rata HWA

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

15 Feb 2026

ID: 1687 Triage and Information Officer
Wiltshire SENDIASS
Hours: 14.8 hours per week across 2-3 days to fit the service needs - (Part-time)
Salary: £24,449 FTE per annum plus £480 home working allowance – (Pro-rata for part-time hours - £9,779 per annum plus pro-rata HWA)
Location: Home-based in the Wiltshire area, with a requirement for occasional travel
Contract type: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

As Wiltshire SENDIASS Triage and Information Officer, you will provide a high quality first point of contact to parents, children, young people, carers, and professionals who reside in Wiltshire and are contacting the statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service.

The service provides confidential and impartial advice on the rights in the SEND process and other relevant legislation and SEND policy, supporting navigation through the SEND assessment process.

This role is to provide up to date and local information, make an initial triage judgement about the appropriateness and urgency of any requests for service and signpost to other services as appropriate, taking advice from the Project Manager as necessary.

The post holder will also lead on the external information and communication channels, including the shared email accounts, voicemail service, service websites and social media platforms.

There is a requirement for the post holder to undertake a minimum of Level 1 Legal Training (IPSEA), which comprises e-study of up to 30 hours and face-to-face training for one day funded by the service within 3 months of being in post.
The post holder will be expected to maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times and may from time-to-time experience contact with families that could be upsetting and challenging.


Main Responsibilities:
• Act as a helpful, clear, and efficient first and central point of contact for the services by telephone, email, text, social media, service websites and in person. To assess their information and guidance needs and provide up-to-date information and guidance on services which meet those needs, signposting appropriately.

• To make initial triage decisions in relation to whether there is an urgency or relevance for further input and support from SENDIASS Case Workers, gaining advice from the Project Manager when appropriate.

• To respond to information requests by the public (children, young people, and adults), colleagues, professionals, and partners according to the service customer care Minimum Standards of Delivery, in a confidential, impartial and timely way.

• To undertake a programme of feedback and evaluation with children, young people, parents and carers and professionals who have used the service. To contact service users via a range of access channels and systematically record and report on trends and findings for strategic reporting.

• Under the direction of the Project Manager, to oversee social media accounts; to research and create content in line with organisational guidance; add and share relevant posts and review and respond to posts from the public and other professionals. To create reports of analytics and usage for strategic reports.

Main Requirements (for full details of responsibilities, please check the accompanying job description and person specification).
Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Child and Adult Workforce, including Enhanced with Children’s Barred List.

We will offer you support and funding to undertake the IPSEA Legal training up to Level 1 to support your career development and progression. Level 2 IPSEA training may also be available for those demonstrating the necessary skills and knowledge during induction.

Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 25 working days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing date: Sunday 15th February 2026
• Interviews: Date TBC

Please Note: We reserve the right to close this application early should suitable applications be received prior to the advertised closing date.

For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email Helen Wemyss, South West Operational Manager: helen.wemyss@family-action.org.uk

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Job Reference:

1663

Location:

Homeworking

Hours of Work:

22.2 hours per week (part-time)

Salary:

£25,221 - £27,780 FTE per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

20 Feb 2026

Grants Officer
Service: Grants

Salary:
- £25,221 - £27,780 FTE per annum (£15,132.60 – £16,668 per annum for part-time, 22.2 hours per week)
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum (£288 per annum for part-time, 22.2 hours per week)

Location: Homebased

We currently work from home on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 3pm.

Hours: 22.2 hours per week (part-time)

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Grants Officer to join Family Actions’ Grants Service. You will work closely with the Grants Manager to award grants to individuals and families through our range of welfare and educational grants programmes. Although we are a small service our impact is significant, our grants help thousands of people every year.

Main Responsibilities:
• Working with the Grants Manager on the day-to-day administration of Family Action’s Grants Programmes.
• Assessing Grant Applications.
• Being a key point of contact for grant recipients and members of the public providing assistance and information about Family Action’s grants service.
• Assisting with maintaining strong working relationships with Family Action’s partner organisations and providing information about the Grants Service both to external and internal services.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Have a non-judgemental, reliable and professional approach in dealing sensitively with vulnerable individuals via email and telephone.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong IT and administration skills.
• Enthusiasm to learn new skills and gain new knowledge relating to the grants service including: IT systems such as databases, communication skills, knowledge about welfare benefits systems, housing systems, educational funding options and other grants that are available.

Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days pro rata, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days pro rata plus bank holidays pro rata
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 at 11.59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place the week starting 2nd February 2026 virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.
For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: helen.hammond@family-action.org.uk

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Job Reference:

1697

Location:

Greater London

Hours of Work:

29.6 hours per week (part-time) - option to work 22.2 hours/3 days per week

Salary:

£42,562 - £46,703, plus £3,866 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

23 Feb 2026

Regional Operational Manager
Service: Services and Innovation London

Salary:
- £42,562 - £46,703 FTE per annum (£34,049.60 - £37,362.40 per annum for part-time, 29.6 hours per week)
- Additional £3,866 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum (£3,092.80 ILW per annum for part-time, 29.6 hours) for office based
- OR £480 homeworking allowance per annum (£384 per annum for part-time, 29.6 hours per week) if homebased

Location: Various areas across London

Hours: 29.6 hours per week (part-time) – can also be worked as a 3 day a week role (22.2 hours per week)

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Regional Operational Manager to oversee a portfolio of services across London, driving innovation, operational excellence, and community impact.

The postholder will lead service managers, manage stakeholder relationships and pursue development opportunities across the capital.

Key requirements:
• Proven leadership experience managing services for vulnerable children, young people, and families.
• Strong background in team management, budget oversight, and quality assurance.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and service development.
• Experience with tenders, funding bids, and strategic growth.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and data-driven performance monitoring.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with an understanding of intersectionality.
• Excellent communication, project management, and organisational skills.
• A recognised qualification in social work, health, education, youth work (or equivalent), and ideally a management qualification.

We welcome applicants with lived experience of the communities we support.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service

Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time hours)
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Monday 23rd February at 11.59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place on March 17th, 2026, at our Head Office in London, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: lee.denton@family-action.org.uk

Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate to the role.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Job Reference:

1697

Location:

Bradford

Hours of Work:

29.6 hours per week - Full time hours also available

Salary:

£37,211 – 41,518 FTE per annum (Pro-rata for part-time hours - £29,768 - £33,214)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

01 Mar 2026

ID: 1697 Service Manager
Survive and Thrive Domestic Abuse Service

Salary: £37,211 – 41,518 FTE per annum (Pro-rata for part-time hours - £29,768 - £33,214)

Location: Central Bradford

You will typically work 3 days a week in the office with the flexibility to work 1 to 2 days per week remotely. Our office space is wheelchair accessible.

Hours: 29.6 hours per week (Part-time) – Full time hours also available (37 hours per week)
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

We are part of an innovative multi agency partnership, Survive and Thrive, bringing together 3 organisations - Family Action, Staying Put and Women Centre , who are working together to develop a ‘one system approach’ with families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. We strive to ensure individuals, children and their families have access to a high-quality service that works with them to be safe, increase stability and supports them to understand and manage the impact of trauma. We provide a single point of contact that enables access to all elements of our service.
Family Action are looking for a highly motivated and experienced manager to lead our Children and Families Service.

Main Responsibilities
• Leading a diverse staff team, holding regular team meetings, team development sessions and line managing practitioners.
• Ensuring that practitioners are trained and supported to deliver trauma Informed, evidence based, outcomes focussed work, and that evidence based outcomes measuring tools are embedded within practice.
• Supporting the continued development of systemic whole family working, ensuring the appropriate staff are recruited, trained and supported to carry out their roles.
• Lead on the continued development of the Survive and Thrive Children’s Offer, working with Survive and Thrive partners to ensure a joined up, innovative approach to working with service users across the Bradford District.
• Overseeing the development of new aspects of service delivery including our youth voice and engagement work .
• Representing Family Action in relevant external and internal service-related forums and participating in service development groups and strategic meetings which contribute to the development of DA work across the district.

Main Requirements
• Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification
• Relevant Management and leadership experience
• Experience of supervising practitioners
• Experience of working with Children and Families who have lived with domestic abuse
• Experience of managing safeguarding and responding to the needs of families who have experienced complex trauma.
• Ability to work with partners to deliver a joined-up service.
• Ability to represent Family Action and the Survive and Thrive partnership at strategic meetings and contribute to discussion and decision-making processes.

Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays.
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment.
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions.
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers.
- cycle to work scheme.
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:
· Download and submit a completed Application Form linked to the Family Action job advert
• Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2026 at 23:59

Interview Date: Monday 9th March.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Sarah.Maruyama@family-action.org.uk

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

Job Reference:

1700

Location:

Greater Manchester

Hours of Work:

30 hours per week (part time)

Salary:

£25,221 - £27,780 FTE per annum (£20,449.46 -£22,524.32 pro-rata per annum)

Contract Type:

Temporary Contract

Closing Date:

01 Mar 2026

ID: 1700 Family Hub Family Support Worker
Service: Wythenshawe Children’s Centre and Family Hub

Salary:
- starting at £25,221 bottom end FTE per annum, rising to £27,780 top end – (£20,449.46 to £22,524.32 pro-rata per annum)

Location: Crossacres Family Hub, M22 9TA

Hours: Part-time (30 hours per week).

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Temporary - 12 Month Contract

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Hub Family Support Worker to join the team at Wythenshawe Children’s Centres & Family Hub. We want an individual who is passionate about supporting our aim to make a positive difference and improve outcomes for children, young people and families living in Wythenshawe. We are looking for someone who is experienced in engaging and working with parents and children in individual and group work.

Main Responsibilities:
• The post holder will provide high quality, child centred support to children, young people and their families across the 0–19 age range (or up to 25 for young people with SEND). They will work as part of a team delivering the Family Hub Offer, providing frontline support to a high professional standard and using a whole family approach.
• The role contributes to the delivery of an integrated early help and public health offer, ensuring families receive timely, effective and coordinated support. The post holder will support families who have been identified as requiring a package of help to improve outcomes at universal level or Level 2 on the Multi Agency Threshold document, including needs relating to health, social, educational or environmental factors.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Relevant professional qualification in childcare, early years, youth work, social care, family support, health, community work or equivalent experience
• Experience of working directly with children, young people and/or families in community, home or educational settings.
• Experience delivering group work or community based activities.
• Experience of supporting children’s development (communication, physical, emotional, social).
• Experience of multi-agency working and contributing to joint assessments or plans.
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced Adult & Children’s Barred

Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2026 at 23:59
• Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 12th March 2026, with slots throughout the working day.
For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: ragen.fallon2@family-action.org.uk

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Job Reference:

1699

Location:

Greater Manchester

Hours of Work:

37 hours per week (full time)

Salary:

£25,221 - £27,780 FTE per annum

Contract Type:

Temporary Contract

Closing Date:

01 Mar 2026

ID: 1699 Family Hub Navigator
Service: Wythenshawe Children’s Centre and Family Hub

Salary:
- starting at £25,221 bottom end FTE per annum, rising to £27,780 top end

Location: Crossacres Family Hub, M22 9TA

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week).

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Temporary - 12 Month Contract

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Hub Navigator to join the team at Wythenshawe Children’s Centres & Family Hub. We want an individual who is passionate about supporting our aim to make a positive difference and improve outcomes for children, young people and families living in Wythenshawe. We are looking for someone who is experienced in engaging and working with parents and children in individual and group work.

Main Responsibilities:
• The Family Hub Navigator will deliver high quality, child centred, and whole family support to children, young people and their families across the 0–19 age range (or up to 25 for individuals with SEND). The role focuses on helping families access the right support at the right time by offering information, guidance, coordinated early help interventions, and skilled navigation of community and statutory services.
• Working as part of the Family Hub network, the post holder will provide frontline support in community settings, and Family Hubs, contributing to an integrated early help and public health offer. They will support families at universal and Level 2 thresholds in line with the Multi Agency Threshold Document, addressing needs relating to health, education, social wellbeing and environmental factors.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Relevant professional qualification in childcare, early years, youth work, social care, family support, health, community work or equivalent experience
• Experience working directly with children, young people and/or families in community, educational or home based settings, using a strengths based whole family approach.
• Experience of working with families presenting a range of needs (health, educational, social, emotional, environmental).
• Experience of working collaboratively with multi agency partners.
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced Adult & Children’s Barred

Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2026 at 23:59
• Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 12th March 2026, with slots throughout the working day.
For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: ragen.fallon2@family-action.org.uk

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Job Reference:

1702

Location:

Greater London

Hours of Work:

30 hours per week (part-time)

Salary:

£27,281 - £29,840 FTE per annum, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (pro- rata for part time hours)

Contract Type:

Temporary Contract

Closing Date:

27 Feb 2026

ID: 1702 SEND Information Advice and Support Caseworker

Service: Harrow Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service. (SENDIASS)

Salary: £27,281 - £29,840 FTE per annum, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (£22,119.73 - £24,194.59 pro rata per annum, inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Location: Harrow
We work flexibility to work remotely for part of the week with occasional work in Harrow.

Hours: 30hrs to be worker across a minimum of 4 days. Job share will be considered
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Fixed term to March 2027 with possibility of extension

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

As Case Worker you will have a case load and provide a child focused approach to improving their outcomes and support the parents and carers in advocating for their child. The Harrow Special Education Needs and Disabilities Information and Advice Support Service (SENDIASS) informs parents, guardians, children and young people who reside in Harrow of their rights in the SEND process, by keeping abreast of education and other relevant legislation and SEND policy and supporting their navigation through the SEND assessment process.

You will ensure that your work meets its statutory duties as set out on the Children and Families Act 2014 and is delivered in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice, and the minimum IASS standards.

Main Responsibilities:
• Manage your own caseload of cases.
• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the service development
• Maintain effective links with voluntary and partner organisations

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Educated to Level 3 with a relevant health, social care or education qualification
• Proven experience of working directly within SEND.
• Independent Provider of Special Education Advice IPSEA legal training qualification, or a willingness to work towards completion within 12 months of commencing employment.
• Knowledge of and commitment to work within Pan London Child Protection procedures
• Support the delivery of workshops in aspects of SEND provision to parents, guardians, young people and professionals
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – enhance children’s workforce

Benefits
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 25 working days plus bank holidays, pro rata.
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: 27th February 2026

Interviews are scheduled to take place on week beginning Monday 9th March 2026 virtually on Teams.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: nigel.lockley@family-action.org.uk

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Job Reference:

1701

Location:

Greater London

Salary:

£28,315 per annum, inclusive of the £3,866 per annum inner London weighting

Contract Type:

Temporary Contract

Closing Date:

20 Feb 2026

Facilities Administrator

Service: Corporate Services
Location: (Head Office, 34 Wharf Road, London, N1 7GR
Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: £28,315 per annum, inclusive of the £3,866 inner London weighting
Contract type: Temporary (Maternity cover, 12 month contract)

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Facilities administrator to join us to help support the whole Charity with the Administration of Family Action Assets at Head Office and across the wider UK.

Main Responsibilities:
• To administer the head office budgets.
• To provide support and cover for Reception from time to time.
• To ensure all areas of the office are kept clean and tidy.
• To maintain internal procedures, Facilities queries, ordering of supplies, equipment and services.
• To administer the Family Action telecoms contract and the distribution and use of mobile phones.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Ability to deal calmly and efficiently with difficult situations both on the telephone and face-to-face.
• Ability to organise own work and time, using own initiative and recognising matters that require urgent attention.
• Experience in setting up and running office systems, maintaining records and collating statistics.
• Experience of working within a team providing a service to others.

Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 at 11.59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place from 23rd February virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.

For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: brian.tam@family-action.org.uk

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Job Reference:

1694

Location:

Cambridgeshire

Hours of Work:

35 hours per week / 38 weeks per year (part time / term time only)

Salary:

£12.74 per hour

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

23 Feb 2026

ID: 1694 Room leader – Ladybirds Room

Salary: £12.74 per hour

Location: Cygnets Pre-school, Peterborough

Hours: 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (part time, term time only)
8.00 am – 3.30 pm Monday – Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term time only

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
Family Action is a registered charity, building stronger families since 1869. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants. We transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation.

Are you a skilled early years practitioner with leadership experience? Are you solution focused and passionate about making a difference? Do you have experience of taking on extra responsibilities within your current role? If so, Family Action has an exciting opportunity leading a small team to care for children aged 2 and 3 in our lovely Ladybirds room.

Main Responsibilities:
You will lead a small team within the Ladybirds room at our Cygnets setting. You will be responsible as a key worker for progressing the learning and development of the children in your care. You will support the setting supervisor and deputy with leadership tasks and administrative roles.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• You will hold an early years and childcare qualification at a minimum of level 3.
• You will be an energetic, self-motivated and innovative individual who is keen to bring along new ideas and make them happen.
• Good written skills for observation and report writing.
• You will have some experience of working at a senior level or be confident taking on additional responsibilities.
• You will have experience with early identification and support of additional needs.
• You will have experience of following best safeguarding practice.
• Ability to organise workload, meet competing priorities and flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules.
• Ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively.
• Commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and equality.
• Ability to align with and support Family Action’s mission and values.
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Benefits:
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions;
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers,
- cycle to work scheme,
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect

To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: 23/02/2026 at 23:59

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process, please email Karen Woodcock, Early Years Manager: karen.woodcock@family-action.org.uk

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

Job Reference:

1698

Location:

Greater Manchester

Hours of Work:

Sessional hours

Salary:

£13.11 per hour

Contract Type:

Casual

Closing Date:

15 Feb 2026

Support Time Recovery Worker
Service: Bolton Listening Lounge

Location: YMCA,125 Deansgate, Bolton, BL1 1HA
Hours: Sessional hours

Salary: £13.11 per hour
Contract type: Sessional contract

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 200 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.

Working in partnership with Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust and MhIST (Mental Health Support Team), the Bolton Listening Lounge is a collaborative approach to providing mental health and wellbeing support from late afternoon into the evening. It provides a safe space for people who are experiencing mental distress or who feel that they are going through a personal crisis. Our service staff will offer low level calming interventions and one to one support to identify the cause of the emotional distress and to put in place a plan including signposting and referring on to other organisations and services.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

1. Develop trusting relationships and provide practical and emotion support to individuals accessing the Listening Lounge Service.

2. Carry out initial ‘getting to know’ your conversations and work with individuals to plan their support and achieve the goals and outcomes that are important to them, and to work with the wider Listening Lounge team to support the development and implementation of an action plan to support the individual.

3. To have knowledge of, develop relationships with and keep up to date with local services and organisations which can offer support in relation to developing positive wellbeing.

4. Ensure regular and robust case recording and risk management in line with Quality Standards.

5. Providing a gateway to the Listening Lounge ‘Wider Network of Support’ including Statutory & VCSE services for specific issues relating to for example: loneliness, housing, debt, substance misuse and family support.


Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced DBS Adults

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

Key points:

- Pay is inclusive of holiday pay.
- Hybrid working
- Opportunities to access training relevant to role

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Sunday 15th February 2026 at 11.59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 23d February 2026.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Michelle.Delrosso@family-action.org.uk

Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate to the role.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Job Reference:

1703

Location:

Gloucestershire

Hours of Work:

15 hours per week (part-time)

Salary:

£28,884 - £31,968 FTE per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Contract Type:

Temporary Contract

Closing Date:

27 Feb 2026

Domestic Abuse Counsellor

Service: Family Action Domestic Abuse Healing and Empowerment Service Gloucestershire (For Survivors in Safe Accommodation)
Location: Gloucestershire
Hours: 15 hours per week (part-time)
Salary: £28,884 - £31,968 FTE per annum (£11,709.73 - £12,960 per annum for part-time, 15 hours per week)

Contract type: Temporary (Until March 2027, may be additional funding beyond this)

Are you a driven, innovative team player, who is focused and passionate about making a difference? If so, we want to hear from you. At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional, and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.
Introduction to the role and service

Family Action delivers a wide range of projects for victims/survivors of domestic abuse. This is an exciting opportunity to join the adult team specialising in counselling survivors of domestic abuse, with a trauma-informed approach. The contract is based in Gloucestershire working with all people who access Safe Accommodation within the community.

Family Action is currently looking for one counsellor to join our team in Gloucestershire, focusing on supporting victims/survivors of domestic violence. Experience working with children and young people aged 16-25 will be desirable.

Ideal candidates will hold a minimum Level 5 qualification in counselling/psychotherapy. They will possess recognised professional accreditation or be actively working towards accreditation. Previous experience in domestic abuse, trauma-informed practice, and working with diverse communities is a must.

We provide holistic humanistic support through individual counselling, face-to-face, online support and a specialist helpline. Therapeutic interventions may include counselling, and wrap-around therapeutic support and interventions will include, pre and post-group support with a group facilitator. This may include self-care strategies such as meditation, yoga, and mindfulness.
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about addressing violence against girls and women and are committed to intersectional work. Our counsellors should excel in managing clinical risks, conducting assessments, and handling confidential information with sensitivity.

Your skills

You will be client centred and committed to ensuring there is equality of access to the service and that service users are treated with dignity and that their specific needs are prioritised to improve their sense of wellbeing.

The post holder will hold a minimum Level 5 qualification or equivalent in counselling/psychotherapy. They will be a member of BACP, UKCP or other professional body. They will bring experience of managing complex interventions and service models focused on trauma and promoting resilience. The post holder should be committed to continued professional development and have an exceptional knowledge of underpinning theories of practice models and interventions and their application.

You will have a strong track record in quality, performance, and safeguarding. With a client-facing approach, you will be passionate about engaging our service users in all aspects of our work including co-production.

This role will be office-based in Gloucestershire and potentially include one evening and weekend shift per week.
There will be 3 hours per month of paid clinical supervision plus line management supervision with the Clinical Service Manager.

What will we offer you?
We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. All roles in Family Action are open to a discussion about possible flexible working options, subject to business needs, and all new starters will have the right to make a flexible working request from day one of employment. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You will join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.

We are forward-looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Friday 27th February at 11.59pm

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: emma.norledge@family-action.org.uk

Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate to the role.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Job Reference:

1705

Location:

Greater Manchester

Hours of Work:

14.8 hours per week (part time)

Salary:

£32,635 FTE per annum, rising to £36,158 (£13,054.00 - £14,463.20 pro rata, per annum)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

27 Feb 2026

ID: 1705
Job Title – Birth Parent Counsellor or Social Worker
Service: First Family Service, North West

Salary: starting at £32,635 FTE per annum, rising to £36,158 (£13,054.00 - £14,463.20 pro rata, per annum)
Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum

Location: Home based with travel across Greater Manchester

Hours: 14.8 hours per week (part time)

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.


Main Responsibilities:
Are you a self-motivated team player with a can-do attitude, who is solution focused and passionate about making a difference? If so, we want to hear from you.
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional, and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.
First Family Birth Parent Service
We are looking for a motivated, passionate, and experienced counsellor or Social Worker for our first family birth parent service covering Greater Manchester. Our service offers statutory support to birth parents and birth relatives who have or are in the process of losing children to adoption. We offer emotional and practical support to some of our most vulnerable parents around letterbox, Keeping in touch arrangements, the adoption process, meeting adopters, life story work and working to break the cycle of repeat removal.
We are looking for a qualified counsellor or Social Worker to assist in developing and delivering the dynamic Birth Parent Service across the Greater Manchester area as part of the PAC-UK First Family Service.
Your impact
You will be a dedicated and enthusiastic professional who is committed to improving the outcomes for birth families and relatives. You will also have strong verbal and written communications skills and be able to deliver the service to a high standard.
Your skills
You will bring your knowledge and experience of providing counselling or therapeutic Social Work to those who are impacted by loss to adoption. You will be joining the organisation as a valuable member of an established service who are dedicated to providing birth parents with high quality support whilst enabling them to feel heard and listened to. You will be an excellent communicator and professionally curious, with experience of providing counselling to adults who have experienced trauma and loss.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
What will we offer you?
We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. All roles in Family Action are open to a discussion about possible flexible working options, subject to business needs, and all new starters will have the right to make a flexible working request from day one of employment. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.
Please delete unless applicable: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Interest in fundraising and social impact.
• Experience relevant for your effectiveness in the role might be from various sectors and disciplines: fundraising, Individual Giving, direct marketing, digital marketing, retail requiring working with CRM, administration. The list is not exclusive and if you are passionate about fundraising and social impact, we would still like to hear from you, even if you do not have experience in any of the listed sectors.
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Friday 27th February 2026 at 23:59
For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: emma.crowther-duncan@pac-uk.org

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Job Reference:

1706

Location:

Greater London

Hours of Work:

30 hours per week (part time)

Salary:

£27,281 - £29,840 FTE per annum (£22,119.73 - £24,194.59 per annum, pro rata)

Contract Type:

Temporary Contract

Closing Date:

27 Feb 2026

ID: 1706 Job Title: SEND Information Advice and Support Caseworker

Service: Harrow Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service. (SENDIASS)

Salary: £27,281 - £29,840 FTE per annum (£22,119.73 - £24,194.59 per annum, pro rata)

Location: Harrow

We work flexibility to work remotely for part of the week with occasional work in Harrow.

Hours: 30hrs to be worker across a minimum of 4 days. Job share will be considered

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Fixed term to March 2027 with possibility of extension

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

As Case Worker you will have a case load and provide a child focused approach to improving their outcomes and support the parents and carers in advocating for their child. The Harrow Special Education Needs and Disabilities Information and Advice Support Service (SENDIASS) informs parents, guardians, children and young people who reside in Harrow of their rights in the SEND process, by keeping abreast of education and other relevant legislation and SEND policy and supporting their navigation through the SEND assessment process.

You will ensure that your work meets its statutory duties as set out on the Children and Families Act 2014 and is delivered in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice, and the minimum IASS standards.

Main Responsibilities:
• Manage your own caseload of cases.
• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the service development
• Maintain effective links with voluntary and partner organisations
• Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Educated to Level 3 with a relevant health, social care or education qualification
• Proven experience of working directly within SEND.
• Independent Provider of Special Education Advice IPSEA legal training qualification, or a willingness to work towards completion within 12 months of commencing employment.
• Knowledge of and commitment to work within Pan London Child Protection procedures

• Support the delivery of workshops in aspects of SEND provision to parents, guardians, young people and professionals
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – enhance children’s workforce
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 25 working days plus bank holidays, pro rata.
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Friday 27th February 2026 at 23:59
• To learn more about Family Action: Careers

Interviews are scheduled to take place on week beginning Monday 9th March 2026 virtually on Teams.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: nigel.lockley@family-action.org.uk

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Job Reference:

1708

Location:

Lincolnshire

Hours of Work:

37

Salary:

£28,882 - to £31,698 FTE per annum (£22,218 to £24,383 per annum FTE for 40 weeks per year)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

05 Mar 2026

ID: 1708 Behaviour Outreach Support Service Caseworker

Service: Lincolnshire Behaviour Outreach Support Service (BOSS)

Hours: 37 hours per week / 40 weeks per year (Full-time, Term Time Only)

Salary: Starting at £28,882 FTE per annum, to £31,698 FTE per annum
£22,218 per annum to £24,383 per annum for 40 weeks per year pro-rata

Plus, an annual leave allowance starting at approximately £2,400 FTE per annum (pro rata for part time, TTO hours)

Contract: Permanent Contract

Location: Boston and East Lindsey (Predominately Boston area, but could be asked to cover East Lindsey)

Family Action:

At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and passionate caseworker for our countywide team. Are you an innovative, self-motivated team player with experience of working with children with distressed behaviour? Are you solution focused and passionate about making a difference in everything you do? If so, we want to hear from you.

As a BOSS Caseworker, you will work directly with children who are displaying distressed behaviour and act as a point of contact for schools providing advice and guidance. You will work as part of a team to ensure BOSS provide a responsive, consistent service across Lincolnshire.

Main Responsibilities:

• Working closely with schools and families you will coproduce bespoke support plans for schools and pupils to support managing distressed behaviours.
• You will deliver a range of training packages to support schools and parents to effectively support children and young people.
• You will actively contribute to the Inclusive Lincolnshire Strategy to promote inclusion and reduce permanent exclusions in Lincolnshire.

Main Requirements (for more details, please see the job description & person specification):
• You will bring your knowledge and experience of working with pupils with distressed behaviours, supporting school staff and be confident in delivering training and coaching.
• You will have the ability to manage your own caseload, complete assessments, work collaboratively to produce and review plans and record accurately using a case management system.
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Benefits:
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment.
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions;
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers,
- cycle to work scheme,
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect

To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: 5th March 2026 – 23:59
• Interview Date: 12th March pm

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Nicole.gurton@family-action.org.uk
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

Job Reference:

1710

Location:

Bradford

Hours of Work:

22.2 hours per week (part-time)

Salary:

£28,884 - £31,698 FTE per annum (£17,330.40 - £19,018.80 per annum, pro rata)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

01 Mar 2026

ID: 1710 Youth in Mind: Connect Early Years Coordinator

Service: Bradford Perinatal Support Service

Salary: £28,884 - £31,698 FTE per annum (£17,330.40 - £19,018.80 per annum, pro rata)

Location: Based in Central Bradford, working across the Bradford District

This role is office based in central Bradford with group delivery in venues across the district.

Hours: Part-time (22.2 hours per week)

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We are looking for an Early Years Coordinator to lead on the planning and delivery of attachment-based group work with parents and 0-5 year olds who are accessing Early Help Services. This exciting venture will be part of Youth in Mind: Connect (YiM Connect) , a new, VCSE-led partnership programme delivered by All Star Ents., Barnardo’s, Bradford District & Craven Mind (BDC Mind), Brathay Trust, Family Action and Invictus Wellbeing, supporting children, young people and families (CYPF) across Bradford District with emerging emotional and social wellbeing needs. The programme is led by BDC Mind and funded by Bradford Children and Families Trust, and is trauma-informed, relational and rooted in communities. YiM Connect mainly delivers evidence-based group support, with targeted one-to-one input to support engagement and group readiness, helping children and families access the right help at the right time.

Main Responsibilities:
• Lead the organisation and planning of the Theraplay groupwork programme
• Co-deliver group work sessions
• Record sessions and collate evaluation from the groupwork programme
• Line manage and supervise the Early Years Practitioner with whom you will deliver the programme.
• Manage and Triage referrals.
• Promote the group work amongst families and professionals, generating referrals, and ensuring families can access the sessions

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Experience in working in the Early Years and delivering evidence-based groupwork
• Experience in developing groupwork programmes and organising delivery of programmes
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced disclosure

Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities, including for this role, accredited training in Theraplay
- joining a positive and passionate team, who work together to deliver high quality and innovative support to children and families

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2026 at 23:59

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 11th March, face-to-face at our offices in Bradford, with slots available throughout the day

For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: katie.james@family-action.org.uk All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

Job Reference:

1711

Location:

Bradford

Hours of Work:

22.2 hours per week (part-time)

Salary:

£25,221 - £27,780 FTE per annum (£15,132.60 - £16,668.00 per annum, pro rata)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

01 Mar 2026

ID: 1711 Youth in Mind: Connect Early Years Practitioner

Service: Bradford Perinatal and Early Years Support Service

Salary: £25,221 - £27,780 FTE per annum (£15,132.60 - £16,668.00 per annum, pro rata)

Location: Based in Central Bradford, working across the Bradford District

The role will be office based in central Bradford with group delivery in venues across the district.

Hours: Part-time (22.2 hours per week)

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to co-deliver attachment-based group work with parents and 0-5 year olds who are accessing Early Help Services. The role will also involve engaging with families and communities to raise awareness of the groupwork programme. This exciting venture will be part of Youth in Mind: Connect (YiM Connect) , a new, VCSE-led partnership programme delivered by All Star Ents., Barnardo’s, Bradford District & Craven Mind (BDC Mind), Brathay Trust, Family Action and Invictus Wellbeing, supporting children, young people and families (CYPF) across Bradford District with emerging emotional and social wellbeing needs. The programme is led by BDC Mind and funded by Bradford Children and Families Trust, and is trauma-informed, relational and rooted in communities. YiM Connect mainly delivers evidence-based group support, with targeted one-to-one input to support engagement and group readiness, helping children and families access the right help at the right time.

Main Responsibilities:
• Co-delivering the groupwork programme with the Early Years Coordinator
• Engaging with families and communities across the district, generating referrals for the groupwork programme and the wider YiM: Connect offer
• Working with the Early Years Coordinator to plan and develop the programme
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Experience of working with 0-5 year olds and their parents and carers
• Experience of delivering or co-delivering group sessions
• Experience of engaging with families
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced DBS

Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities, including for this role, accredited training in Theraplay

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2026 at 23:59

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 13th March, face-to-face at our offices in Bradford, with slots available throughout the day.

For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: katie.james@family-action.org.uk

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

Job Reference:

1709

Location:

Greater London

Hours of Work:

21

Salary:

£32,750 - £35,564 FTE per annum inclusive of ILW (Part-time £18,587 – £20,184 per annum)

Contract Type:

Temporary Contract

Closing Date:

02 Mar 2026

ID: 1709 Hackney WellFamily Plus Senior Practitioner
Hackney WellFamily Plus Service Based in City and Hackney

Salary: Starting at £32,750 rising to £35,564 FTE per annum inclusive of Inner London Weighting (Part-time £18,587 – £20,184 per annum inclusive of Inner London Weighting).

Location: Hackney, London

The role offers flexible working, with the option to work remotely part of the week, and some days based at GP practices and the Family Action office in Hackney.

Hours: 21 hours per week (Part-time) - We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Fixed term to March 2027 with possibility of extension

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity for a WellFamily Practitioner to join our WellFamily Plus service in City and Hackney. You will deliver high-quality, short-term interventions within Primary Care settings, providing holistic, person-centred support to individuals and families. Working across GP practices in the borough, you will play a key role in improving health and wellbeing outcomes through personalised, whole-family approaches that create meaningful and lasting change.

Main Responsibilities:
• Delivering high-quality, short-term (up to six sessions) 1:1 intervention for individuals aged 16+ within Primary Care settings, using a whole-family approach.
• Conducting holistic assessments and developing personalised wellbeing plans that address the emotional, social and practical factors impacting health and wellbeing.
• Working collaboratively with GP practices and other health professionals within one designated neighbourhood (out of eight) in City and Hackney to ensure coordinated and integrated support• Promoting co-production by actively engaging service users in shaping their support and identifying meaningful outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential case records in line with service standards, safeguarding requirements and performance frameworks.
• Building and sustaining positive working relationships with key stakeholders and community partners to improve access and strengthen local pathways of support.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
(For full details please refer to the job description and person specification.)

• Experience of delivering high-quality 1:1 support within a health, wellbeing, community or Primary Care setting.

• Knowledge and understanding of holistic assessment, safeguarding, risk management and outcomes-focused practice.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and engage individuals from diverse communities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with health professionals and wider partners while managing your own caseload effectively.

• A motivated, proactive and solution-focused approach, with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service

Benefits:

- An annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays / of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: 2nd of March 2026 – 23:59

Interviews are scheduled to take place from 5th -6th of March 2026, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.
For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: banu.aydinoglugil@family-action.org.uk

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.