Family Worker – BarnsleyLocation: McLintocks Building, Summer Lane, Barnsley
Working Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,110 - £32,090
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About the Role
We are looking for a compassionate Family Worker to support parents, carers, children and families facing a range of challenges. You will provide targeted one-to-one support, group-based interventions and family-focused casework, helping families to build resilience, improve relationships and access the right support at the right time.
You will work closely with families to identify needs, reduce risk and promote positive outcomes, while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure coordinated, person-centred support. The role requires flexibility, including some evening and weekend working to meet family needs.
Key Duties
1. Provide one-to-one and group-based support to children, parents, carers and families
2. Manage a caseload, including assessments, support planning, risk management and safeguarding
3. Deliver practical and emotional support to families experiencing complex or challenging circumstances
4. Support families to access relevant services, community resources and early help provision
5. Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes
6. Maintain accurate and timely records using an online case management system
7. Follow safeguarding policies and procedures to identify, manage and reduce risk
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
8. 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
9. Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
10. Life assurance (3× annual salary)
11. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
12. Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
13. Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
14. 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
15. Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
16. £500 bonus
17. Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
18. Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
19. Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team:
Closing Date:
2026-01-30