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Family Support Worker

Bolton Council – Safeguarding Team

Must be a driver – Free on-site parking available

Bolton Council is seeking dedicated and motivated Family Support Workers to join our Safeguarding Team. In this role, you will work closely alongside Safeguarding Social Workers to deliver high-quality interventions to children and families, supporting them to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervising and supporting family time

Supporting Social Workers with home visits

Undertaking direct work with children

Working with families on behaviour management strategies, routines, and boundaries

Supporting families with budgeting and signposting/referring to appropriate support services

You will be working with families subject to Child in Need, Child Protection Plans, and court proceedings, requiring resilience, professionalism, and a child-centred approach.

This is a partly office-based role, and candidates must be able to travel to Bolton at short notice to meet service needs. A valid driving licence is essential.

References will be required for any candidate offered an interview, and a DBS will be undertaken prior to appointment.

If you are passionate about safeguarding and making a real difference in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Why work with We do Social Work?

New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly

Twice weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge

Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK

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“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*

“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*

We Do Social Work is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. 

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