Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker
(Hybrid – 2 days office based, with home visits and appointments in between)

Are you passionate about helping vulnerable young people build brighter futures?
We’re looking for Family Support Workers to join our team and make a real difference to adolescents who may be leaving care, seeking asylum, or facing challenges such as homelessness, substance misuse, or mental health difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

• Pathway Planning: Create, review, and monitor Pathway Plans with young people, social workers, and partner agencies to achieve goals around health, education, housing, and employment.
  
  
• Agency Coordination: Work closely with housing officers, benefit agencies, carers, and other professionals to ensure a joined-up support network.
  
  
• Housing & Financial Support: Help young people secure accommodation and access benefits, assessing needs and entitlements.
  
  
• Skills Development: Support young people to gain independence – from budgeting and household tasks to accessing community resources.
  
  
• Advocacy: Champion the rights and voices of young people, helping them make informed choices and challenge unfair decisions.
  
  
• Monitoring & Reporting: Keep clear records and provide regular updates on progress, ensuring timely reviews of plans.
  
  
• Transition Support: Offer consistent guidance as young people move towards adulthood, often starting just before their 18th birthday.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with vulnerable adolescents, asylum-seeking children, young people with mental health needs, substance misuse issues, homelessness, or developing independent living skills.
  
  
• No formal qualifications required – your experience, empathy, and ability to engage young people are what count.
  
  
• Availability to start within 2 weeks is ideal (especially if most compliance is already in place).
  
  

Why Join Us? This is a rewarding opportunity to empower young people to reach their potential while gaining valuable experience in a supportive team.

? Apply today by emailing your CV to john.deane@servicecare.org.uk.

? Know someone perfect for this role? Refer them and receive £250 once they’re successful!