Therapeutic Social Worker – Family Action
Join to apply for the Therapeutic Social Worker role at Family Action. The position is based in Leicester, Leicestershire, with frequent travel across the Leicestershire and Rutland area.
We are looking for a qualified social worker to work part‑time (15 hours per week) on a fixed‑term contract until 31 March 2027.
About Us
Family Action transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. Since 1869, we have helped over 60,000 families across more than 190 services, and our PSA service delivers therapeutic support to children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse, as well as their parents/carers.
Base pay range
£28,598 per annum, rising to £31,384 (pro rata) (£11,593.78 – £12,723.24)
The Role
As a Therapeutic Social Worker, you will provide specialist, trauma‑informed support to children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse. You will hold a small, time‑limited caseload and offer tailored, systemic therapeutic support including psycho‑educative work with families to help them understand the effects of trauma and manage trauma symptoms.
Collaborating with external partners, you will assess needs, design personalised support plans, and guide children and families toward recovery and resilience. In addition, you will:
* Assist with screening new referrals and identifying potential risks
* Undertake comprehensive and risk assessments to inform support plans
* Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case records
* Keep up to date with current practice and policy developments
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* At least one year’s experience of working with children and young people, preferably in a therapeutic setting
* Extensive knowledge of the needs of children and young people experiencing emotional trauma
* A sound theoretical understanding of child sexual abuse, trauma, child development, attachment and resilience
* Awareness of a range of interventions and models for working with children, young people and their parents/carers, including individual and group programmes
* A recognised professional qualification in social work and current registration with Social Work England
* A full driving licence, vehicle insurance and access to a roadworthy vehicle
Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – this post requires a DBS Enhanced Children’s DBS Level check.
Benefits
* Salary of £28,598 per annum, rising to £31,384 (pro rata)
* An annual paid leave entitlement, starting at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, up to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
* Up to 6% matched‑pension contributions
* Flexible working arrangements and 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 jab vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Investment in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
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 an 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. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel costs if you attend an interview in person.
Application
The closing date for this role is 23rd November 2025. So, if you want to join Family Action as a Therapeutic Social Worker and make a difference every day, please apply via the button shown and fill out our digital application form. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit, an Employment Agency.
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