Family Worker (20 Hours per Week)
Location: The Marsh Community Centre, Lancaster
Salary: £14.75 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term (2 Years)
About Us
The Marsh Community Centre Charitable Company has proudly supported the local community since 2002, providing advice, food support, wellbeing services and opportunities for people of all ages.
We are looking for a compassionate, experienced and motivated Family Worker to join our team and make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families facing complex challenges.
About the Role
You will provide intensive, family-centred support to families experiencing multiple disadvantages, helping them overcome barriers, build resilience and improve long-term outcomes.
Working alongside schools, health professionals, Children's Social Care and other partner agencies, you will support families through difficult circumstances while empowering them to achieve positive and sustainable change.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and whole-family support.
- Complete assessments, support plans and risk assessments.
- Carry out home visits where appropriate.
- Support families with parenting, routines and independent living skills.
- Help families access benefits, housing, education, healthcare and community services.
- Support families experiencing financial hardship, poor mental health and social isolation.
- Attend Team Around the Family (TAF), Early Help, Child in Need and other multi-agency meetings.
- Maintain accurate, confidential case records and reports.
- Promote safeguarding and follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
Families We Support
You will work with families affected by:
- Domestic abuse
- Drug and alcohol misuse
- Mental health difficulties
- Poverty and financial hardship
- Family breakdown
- Child behaviour concerns
- School attendance issues
- Youth offending and anti-social behaviour
- Safeguarding concerns
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience in Family Support, Social Care, Youth Work, Health & Social Care or a related field.
- Experience supporting vulnerable children, young people and families with complex needs.
- Excellent communication, report writing and organisational skills.
- A compassionate, non-judgemental approach.
- The ability to build trusting relationships with families.
- Strong problem-solving skills and professional boundaries.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Is passionate about improving the lives of children and families.
- Can confidently manage complex and challenging situations.
- Builds positive relationships with families who may have experienced trauma.
- Works effectively with partner agencies.
- Is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Is willing to undertake ongoing training and professional development.
This Post Is Subject To
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory references
- Right to work in the UK
- Completion of safeguarding training
- Compliance with The Marsh Community Centre's policies and procedures
How to Apply
Please email your CV to [email protected]
Closing Date: 1st September 2026
Interview Date: 16th September 2026
If you are passionate about supporting families and want to make a genuine difference within your local community, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £14.75 per hour
Work Location: In person
