Family Support Worker
BBBH56894_1776855273
Posted: 22/04/2026
- Up to £14.59 per hour
- Durham, County Durham
- Temporary
We are looking for a Family Support Worker to support one of our clients in the Durham area on a temporary basis.
Within this role, you will work directly with families experiencing a range of challenges, including poverty, domestic abuse, substance misuse, and issues around school attendance.
You will provide practical, hands-on support and structured interventions to help families build resilience, strengthen relationships, and ensure children remain safe and supported.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored, practical support to families within their homes and communities
- Build trusting and professional relationships with parents, carers, and young people
- Support families to develop life skills, improve wellbeing, and increase resilience
- Work collaboratively with professionals to assess needs, set goals, and review progress
- Deliver evidence based interventions and parenting programmes
- Advocate on behalf of families when engaging with external agencies and services
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to the development of family plans
- Work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to meet family needs
Key Requirements:
- Level 3 qualification in a relevant children's services or social care field
- Experience working with vulnerable children, young people, and families
- Strong understanding 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 County Durham
Contract Type: Temporary (3-6 months with expectation of an extension)
Pay Rate: £14.59
Working pattern - 37 hours per week, onsite
Hit the apply button now and follow the steps below:
Contact Leasha on 07482 865937
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Leasha Cookson
Recruitment Consultant