Job Description
Child & Family Worker | Carlisle & Surrounding Districts
Rate: £20 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Carlisle (Hybrid / Community-based)
Type: Full-Time Contract
Make a Real Difference Where it Matters Most.
Are you a proactive, empathetic professional with a passion for supporting vulnerable families? We are looking for a Child and Family Worker to join our team in Carlisle. This is a hands-on, community-focused role where you will be the bridge between families and the support they need to thrive.
Why Join Us?
* Dynamic Workday: No two days are the same-split your time between home, the office, and the community.
* Professional Growth: Gain invaluable experience working alongside Social Workers on statutory cases (CP, CiN, and LAC).
* Direct Impact: See the immediate results of your 1-on-1 interventions with parents and children.
* Competitive Pay: £20 per hour (Umbrella) with mileage/expenses covered for community travel.
The Role
You will be at the heart of family support, providing practical and emotional guidance:
* Direct Intervention: Coach parents on life skills and parenting techniques while building emotional resilience in children.
* Supervised Contact: Facilitate safe, positive sessions between children in care and their birth families, providing high-quality observational reports.
* Multi-Agency Collaboration: Represent the service in Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings and coordinate with schools and health professionals.
* Logistical Support: Safely transport children to essential appointments and contact sessions.
What You Bring
* Experience: A proven track record of working with vulnerable children and families.
* Resilience: The ability to handle complex family dynamics with professional composure.
* Communication: Excellent report-writing skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse groups.
* Logistics: A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle (essential for community transport).
How to Apply
If you are ready to take on a rewarding role in the Carlisle community, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now: Send your CV
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.