Overview
Family Support Worker - Bolton Council
Location: Bolton
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Ongoing temporary position
Contact: (url removed)
Responsibilities
* Provide direct work with children and families, supporting positive routines, boundaries, and behaviour management strategies.
* Facilitate and supervise Family Time sessions, ensuring safe and meaningful contact between children and their families.
* Support families subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, and court proceedings.
* Conduct home visits, contribute to assessments, and work collaboratively with social workers to inform care planning.
* Help families access community services, budgeting advice, and early help support.
* Record and report interventions accurately and timely using agreed systems.
Requirements
* A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. Health and Social Care, Childcare, Youth Work, Early Years, or similar).
* Previous experience working with children and families, ideally within safeguarding, early help, or similar support settings.
* Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
* A good understanding of child development, safeguarding, and evidence-based family support interventions.
* A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as you may need to travel across Bolton at short notice.
* Willingness to work some evenings and weekends to meet service needs.
Additional Information
* Free on-site parking available.
* Office-based part of the week with flexibility for community visits.
* This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.
If you're passionate about making a difference for children and families and have the skills to provide effective, evidence-based support, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to (url removed)
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