Family Support Worker Durham, UK Full time, temporary until October 25. £12.85 per hour Spencer Clarke is searching for a Family Support worker on behalf of one of our clients. As a Family Support Worker, you will work closely with families facing a range of difficulties such as poverty, domestic abuse, substance misuse, and poor school attendance. Your role will be to deliver practical, hands-on support and structured interventions that help families to thrive and children to stay safe and supported. What you will do: Provide tailored, practical support to families in their homes and communities Build trusting and professional relationships with parents, carers, and young people Support families to develop life skills, improve wellbeing, and build resilience Collaborate with professionals to assess needs, set goals, and review progress Deliver parenting programmes and evidence-based interventions Advocate on behalf of families with other agencies and services Keep accurate records and contribute to the development of family plans Work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to meet family needs What we're looking for: A Level 3 qualification in a relevant children's services field Experience working with vulnerable children and families Strong knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and multi-agency working Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills A flexible, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach Ability to travel independently across the County Durham area As a leading specialist recruitment consultant, I excel in connecting exceptional professionals in the fields social work, housing and working within the public sector. Along with other roles requiring advanced medical or professional registration, with transformative career opportunities. Our unparalleled expertise and proven track record ensure we consistently match talented individuals with roles where they can truly make an impact. Reach out to Leasha today to explore how she can support your next career move. Contact: ] Phone: 01772 954200 INDSCG3