85 Family Support Worker jobs in Ilford
Family Support Worker
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Role: Family Support Worker (Across London and outer London)
Location: London
Purpose of Role:
Candidate must have experience of working with children and their families in regard to safeguarding and support for families.
Should have experience of providing parenting advice, understanding of child development, systemic model, risks in relation to child protection and experience of direct work with children.
Key competencies required:
- Must have experience of working with children and their families li>Must be able to provide safegaurding and support for families
- Carry a caseload and effectively manage the workload with available resources.
- Providing support, assistance & coaching to families or single clients who will be homeless with advice in such areas, but not exclusively, welfare and housing benefits, tax credits, debt counselling, housing options, employment and training opportunities, provision of support services or long term accommodation options.
- Motivating clients to take action to improve their situation and life chances. • Supporting clients, in a way that is outcome focused to motivate, enthuse and build individual talents, towards successful independent living. < i>Supporting clients, in a way that is outcome focused to motivate, enthuse and build individual talents, towards successful independent living.
- Developing and reviewing solution focussed and person centred action/support plans with both short and long term aims as required to meet the needs of the customer.
Family Support Worker
Posted 12 days ago
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The role is working with families, children and babies and it is essential that you have experience in a similar position to support mothers leaving hospital following childbirth who may have learning needs and have been subjected to domestic abuse etc.
You will have a minimum of Level 3 Health and Social Care which is a key criteria for the role and our client will also been to receive applications from newly qualified social workers who have gained such experience via placement.
You will be working directly with families, assessing and implementing placement plans, in order to promote, strengthen and to develop parenting skills and to promote the welfare of the child, children or babies at all times. To support the parent with basic baby care skills, personal care and hygiene, nutrition, sleeping, budgeting, safety of the children and discipline. There will be the need to undertake key work sessions as directed by the Case Manager and to develop and maintain good working relationships with parents and other family members and professionals including GPs, HVs and social workers. You will need to ensure the completion of all documentation and that this is evidence based and reflective of the circumstances and issues.
This is a permanent role and the client provides the following benefits:
Onsite parking
Breakfast provisions
Education grants
Medical scheme and mental well-being days
Birthday and Christmas vouchers
Social events
28 days annual leave
Pension scheme
All candidates applying for this role will have worked in a similar setting and your CV will demonstrate current and previous experiences of working with families in a residential home with young children and babies supporting any learning needs of the family, together with Level 3 in Health and Social Care as a minimum qualification.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families and you possess the skills and qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply.
Family Support Worker
Posted 14 days ago
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Type : Permanent, full time (Flexibility needed for late shifts and occassional weekend work)
Salary : 27,352 per annum
Our client already holds a huge presence in the parental assessment sector and understands the importance of continued care so have now opened supported housing to provide the follow-on residential care for their assessed families.
They are going the extra mile and provide residential family based support to low-risk families and break the cycle to keep families together.
Does this sound like something you would be proud to be a part of?
Good news! My client is looking for several family support workers to join the team - We would love to speak with you,there's no harmin a phone call!
- Starting salary of27,352 per annum - plus opportunity for overtime
- Located inIlford, Essex, IG1
- Family Support Worker will work closely with families, assessing and implementing placement plans to promote, strengthen and develop parenting skills
- Home recentlyrenovated and refurbishedto a veryhigh specification
- Family Support worker benefits inclusive of but not limited to:
- Breakfast spread every morning in the office
-Learning development academy (Access to training/development courses)
-Education grants & study leave
-Leadership academy (Clear progression structures and goal setting to stay on track for management progression)
- Access to medical scheme
-Mental Wellbeing day (one per year)
-Paid sick leave (3 days per year increasing by 2 days per year of service)
- Extra day of annual leave plus 100 voucher on your birthday
- Amazon vouchers for Christmas!
-4 company social events per year and team building days
- Opportunity for career progression due to rapidly growing organisation
- 28 days holiday entitlement
- DBS check
- Pension
If you meet the below criteria and are keen to discuss this role further, then please do not wait any longer - Apply to be our Family Support Worker!
- Minimum Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care/Or equivalent(Essential)
- Must have worked with families inclusive of parental skill improvement (Essential)
Youth & Family Support Worker - Social Care & Health Qualified
Posted 18 days ago
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Utilising a strengths-based approach in line with the Supporting Families criteria, the role will ensure a multi-agency response and the coordination of effective interventions whilst maintaining a focus on safeguarding, protection and wellbeing of young people and their families.
Hold a caseload of 10 young people and families with a contextual safeguarding emphasis but in a whole family approach Deliver parenting programmes as part of the under early help and prevention agenda, supporting the whole family agenda.
To work in partnership with emerging Family Hub and Locality work
please contact me on (phone number removed) if this is within intrest!
Lawyer (Social Services) - Hackney
Posted 8 days ago
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Salary: £205.72 per day (Negotiable)
Full-Time: 37 hours per week
Contract: Three Months – Possibly beyond
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
- To contribute to the development and delivery of Corporate & service strategies, policies and operational plans that secure the achievement of service and council objectives.
- To manage a caseload of routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision.
- To provide clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to clients in the Council’s services.
- To undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals, where this is part of the work of the team.
- To draft complex reports and legal documentation.
- To deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, service users, Members and others.
- To research and analyse the law.
- To comply with the Service’s practice management standards and manage cases within that framework.
- To use the case management system and to record the chargeable hours per annum required for the post or such other outcome focused targets as may be set by the Head of Service or Director of Legal and Governance.
- To provide any performance data required by the Service promptly and accurately.
- To ensure that all work is carried out to the standards required by any formal arrangement with clients.
- To support the Council in achieving its strategic aims and delivering the corporate objectives.
- To play a full part in the team to which the post holder is assigned, attending team meetings, briefings etc and working co-operatively with colleagues.
- To participate in client liaison arrangements by providing information or attending meetings as required and to implement any client care procedures.
- To keep up to date with developments in relevant areas of law, legal practice and relevant local authority services and be able to assess the implication of these changes on the council. To take responsibility for self-development.
- To notify the Legal Partners, Head of Service and Director of Legal of any instructions or events that could result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule of propriety or could constitute maladministration.
- To supervise junior staff when required to do so.
- To attend evening meetings as and when required. To attend and represent the Council at external meetings, Council committee meetings and working groups as necessary (which might fall outside of normal office hours), to advise on legal issues, governance and procedure.
- To work collaboratively with clients to ensure a customer focused and holistic approach to the delivery of services.
- To demonstrate and be part of an ambitious, agile legal team with a sound grasp of the bigger picture, including the Council’s key priorities and continually modernising programme.
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may be reasonably required by the Head of Service.
To discuss this vacancy or other vacancies in your area please contact Liam Heddle on (url removed)
Community support officer
Posted 18 days ago
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Community Support Officer!
Number of Positions: 2
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM (fully on site between multiple locations in West London)
Pay rate: 19.23 per hour
Location: West London
The Role:
As a Community Support Officer, you will be the face of our client's organisation, working closely with tenants to help them sustain independent living and integrate into the community. Your proactive approach will make a significant impact in their lives!
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a key worker, providing advice and support to help tenants maintain their independence and tenancy.
- Develop and regularly review personalised support plans.
- Build strong relationships with tenants, their families, and the wider community.
- Collaborate with mental health, substance abuse, and other support agencies to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Facilitate tenant participation in community initiatives and support activities.
- Address maintenance issues and encourage tenants to participate in community matters.
- Work effectively within a team to deliver high-quality services.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience supporting vulnerable adults, particularly in housing or social services.
- Knowledge of the challenges faced by the ex-service community.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- A passion for empowering individuals and promoting independence
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Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service)
Posted 4 days ago
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Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service)
Reference : 298
Salary: £26,000 - £26,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 Days)
Contract: 12 months Fixed Term
Reports to: Team Leader or Services Manager (CSS/DAS)
Main base(s): Watford Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers.
Purpose of Post
The Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service) provides people with complex needs who have mental health as a primary need. This includes people who may have drug and alcohol difficulties. Particularly when they are coming into repeat contact with Police, Tenancy Sustainment Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and Environmental Health Services.
About the service
Our Community Support Service is here to provide advice, information and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or need help with their mental wellbeing. We work alongside people to develop an individually tailored package of support that meets their needs, working with clients to find the solutions that are right for them. This service is flexible to help resolve real-life difficulties and improve client’s independence, quality of life and wellbeing.
The service will be delivered in Three Rivers, based at the Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers.
The purpose of the Community Support Service Outreach Worker is to:
- To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with coexisting drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill-health. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services within Three Rivers. li>To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role.
- To raise greater awareness of complex needs and the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) amongst local service providers. Supporting them to gain confidence in working positively and consistently with people who have multiple needs.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Eligibility for blue light card.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) - compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 8th August 2025.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged.
Interviews to be held at Watford Well-being centre
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
No agencies please.
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Community Support Workers (Adult and all age disabilities)
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Community Support Workers (Adult and all age disabilities) **
We are working in partnership with a Local Authority in the Croydon area who are seeking a Community Support Workers to join their Adult and all age disability service.
Contract - 3-6 months with a view to extend to an ongoing contract.
Full Time Hours - 36 Hours per week. (Monday to Friday, 09:00-16:00 x 4 days and 09:00-17:00 x 1 day)
Location - Croydon, CR1.
Rate of Pay - 17 - 18 per hour - Negotiable depending on experience.
Role Accountabilities:
- To ensure best practice and the maintenance of professional standards in supporting people with disabilities.
- Deliver focused support within an outcomes quality assurance framework and culture.
- Delivery of measurable improvements in the well-being and independence of residents.
- Contribution to the development and delivery of effective risk assessments.
- Assured contact with and support given to, parents, carers, and other key people in the person's support network.
- Organisation and facilitation of the resident's person centred support and activities in line with the values of the Council.
- Safeguard and promotion of the welfare of resident.
Experience Needed:
- NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care (or above) or other relevant qualification.
- Willingness to work towards a qualification and other training deemed relevant to this post.
- Knowledge of current issues and policies related to the provision of services for people with disabilities.
- Experience of working with vulnerable people who have a disabilities.
- Local Authority / Public Sector.
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To apply, please email and reach out to Dane at (phone number removed).
Social Worker
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Social Worker
Posted 6 days ago
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3 Month Contract with a local Authority
Job Purpose
The role involves promoting and maintaining independence for vulnerable adults while safeguarding them from abuse through established protective procedures. It includes assessing the needs of individuals and their carers in accordance with the Care Act (2014), collaboratively developing personal budgets and support plans, and ensuring that services and direct payments are regularly monitored, reviewed, and evaluated to meet identified needs effectively.Key Responsibilities
Ensuring the ethos of wellbeing is adhered to when working with vulnerable adults and their carers.Participate in the operation of duty and respond accordingly to need, which will involve Safeguarding enquiries and Best Interest Assessment (BIA) when required.Provide an assessment service to individuals, their carers and other agencies in accordance with Care Act (2014) criteria. Initiate and co-ordinate care and support plans for and with individual service users and support plans for carers, in conjunction with professional colleagues and representatives of voluntary and private agencies.Supervise and support staff as agreed with Line Manager and in line with Council procedures.Offer support and advice as appropriate to service users and carers.Through the assessment and prioritisation of need, commission appropriate services and authorise expenditure on services within designated limits. Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of individual care and support plans.Review the needs of individual service users and carers.Maintain client records in accordance with Council policy.Respond to and where possible resolve complaints within the Council’s complaints procedure. Respond to new and changed legislation in respect of Adult Services and implement as directed.Essential experience Required
Relevant experience of working within community care with vulnerable adults in the community and/or hospital settings.Working across a range of agencies and understanding their role.Essential Qualifications Required
Social Work Degree/CQSW/CSS/DipSW/OT/RGN/RNMH/RMN with community Experience.For qualified Social Workers, registration with the Health and Care ProfessionalsCouncil is mandatory from 1 December 2012.Those holding a social work qualification from 2012 onwards must provide evidence of successfully completing an assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) OR if newly qualified undertake to an ‘assessed and supported year in employment’ as part of the council’s probationary process.Either be qualified to undertake best interest decisions or be willing to undertakeAdditional Information To Note
This Role is 36 Working Hours Per WeekThis Role Requires An Enhanced DBSThis Role Closes On 31/07/2025