Job Summary
WillisPalmer is looking for experienced, reliable Family Support Workers to join our growing network of independent professionals.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference to children and families by providing practical support, promoting positive parenting, and helping parents create safe, nurturing home environments.
The Role
As a Family Support Worker, you will work directly with families experiencing a range of parenting challenges, from caring for newborns through to supporting families with teenagers.
You may work with families where children are subject to Child in Need, Child Protection or Care Proceedings, so a strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare is essential.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing practical parenting support and guidance
- Promoting safe and appropriate care of children
- Helping parents develop their parenting skills and confidence
- Supporting positive family relationships
- Maintaining a strong focus on children's safety and wellbeing
- Following safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Working independently within families' homes
- Producing clear, factual and professional reports using Microsoft Word
- Communicating effectively with parents, professionals and the WillisPalmer team
Assignments can include both day and night shifts and may last up to 12 hours.
What We Offer
- Flexible working patterns to suit your availability
- £16.00 per hour + travel allowance
- Day and night assignments
- 24/7 on-call advice and support from our experienced team
- Personal safety equipment, including a lone worker alarm
- Meaningful, flexible work supporting children and families
About You
We are looking for experienced professionals who can work confidently and safely on their own.
You should have:
- Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification or equivalent/higher
- At least 12 months' experience working with parents whose children are known to Children's Social Care
- Experience working within child protection and safeguarding processes
- A strong understanding of children's welfare and safeguarding
- The ability to work independently and use professional judgement
- Excellent reliability, punctuality and communication skills
- Experience writing factual, formal reports using Microsoft Word
Important Information
This is a self-employed, assignment-based opportunity, not an employed position. You must be able to operate as a sole trader or limited company and hold the relevant insurance.
Successful applicants will be required to complete:
- Enhanced DBS checks
- Professional reference checks
- Identity verification
- Right to Work verification
WillisPalmer follows NSPCC Safer Recruitment practices to help ensure the highest standards of safeguarding.
About WillisPalmer
For over 20 years, WillisPalmer has been an independent provider of social work and family support services across the UK.
Our services include multi-disciplinary assessments, independent social work, forensic risk assessments, psychological assessments and bespoke family support.
Children's safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.
Interested in joining our network?
If you have the experience, qualifications and commitment to support vulnerable children and families, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to join WillisPalmer as an independent Family Support Worker.
Pay: Up to £16.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
