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Family Support Worker

United Kingdom, Wirral 17.07 GBP / Hour · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Wirral Council Children's services are seeking to recruit a family support worker to join their team. The role is hybrid working with a mixture of home working, visits in the community with service users and office based work. As such, there is a requirement for the successful candidate to be a car driver as you will be providing face-to-face support to families where applicable.

Job Responsibility

  • Collaborate with social workers and other team members to support vulnerable families
  • Deliver all aspects of parenting work designed to empower and assist parents
  • Facilitate and supervise family contact sessions, ensuring safety and positive interaction
  • Support and facilitate transport arrangements for children and families
  • Monitor and report on family progress, maintaining detailed records
  • Promote and uphold safeguarding standards at all times
  • Assist in creating care plans tailored to family needs
  • Offer emotional support and practical advice to families and children

Requirements

  • Experience of working with young people and their families
  • Full UK driving license
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Be able to work upon own initiative and within a team

What we offer

  • £250 Training Allowance
  • Dedicated Specialialist Consultant
  • We work with 1000's of clients nationwide
  • Daily Payroll Runs
  • Free Candidate Registrations
  • Referral and Loyalty Bonus Schemes
  • Sign Up Bonus'
  • Free Compliance Checks

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