Job Description

Family Support Worker - Empower Families, Celebrate Cultures

Are you committed to empowering families and improving the lives of children and young people?
We are seeking motivated

Family Support Workers

to deliver

bespoke, flexible support

both at home and within the community. This hands-on role helps families navigate complex challenges, strengthen parenting, and build positive routines that last.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver

tailored family support programmes

within the home or community, meeting agreed outcomes. Provide flexible support, including

early mornings, evenings, or weekends

when needed. Promote

safe parenting

, positive routines, and offer appropriate challenge where required.

Coach and guide

parents and caregivers to manage distressing or challenging behaviours.

Advocate

for families, helping them access essential services and community resources. Work collaboratively with

social workers, multi-agency teams, and courts

to deliver family support plans, including

supervised contact

where appropriate. Write clear, concise, and

timely reports

following each session.

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience supporting families with diverse and complex needs. Confidence delivering

direct, independent, and compassionate support

in family homes. Strong understanding of

child development

,

child protection frameworks

, and multi-agency collaboration. A flexible, responsive approach with the ability to engage families quickly (within 48 hours).

Enhanced DBS

or willingness to apply.

Desirable:

Fluency in other languages, currently:

Yoruba, Romanian, Mandarin,

is highly valued to strengthen communication and cultural understanding.
Irish cultural background

Experience working with

neurodivergent children (ASD/ADHD)

and families from

diverse cultural backgrounds

.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a

supportive, inclusive, and dynamic team

making a real difference in family lives. Access

ongoing professional training

, including in SEND, neurodiversity, and cultural competence. Enjoy a

flexible, rewarding role

where your work directly impacts family wellbeing and child outcomes.
If you are passionate about supporting families and value cultural diversity, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to help shape brighter, more inclusive futures for families in need.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance, Zero hours contract

Pay: 20.00-30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 10 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime
Work Location: In person