Senior Family Support Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Bradford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Social Care
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SKILLS

Family assessment Case planning Safeguarding Multi-agency working Early Help framework Complex needs intervention Team support and mentoring L3 Health and Social Care qualification

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Family Support Worker

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Bradford – Full Time 37.5 hours per week – £32,000 per annum – Reference BRAD44

Job Introduction

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking to appoint a Senior Family Support Worker with direct experience of carrying out assessment, planning and intervention with children and families. Our Children, Young People and Families team deliver whole family work and one2one work with children, young people and parents in a variety of settings including family homes, schools, youth and community settings.

Key Purpose of the Role

  • To hold and support families classified as getting more Early Help within the Bradford District Safeguarding Children Partnership Continuum of Need and Risk Identification Guidance
  • To engage children and families and carry out comprehensive assessment and planning using analysis led by the family
  • To engage and work in partnership with other professionals involved with children and families to deliver tailored intervention
  • To understand and work within Early Help policies and procedures
  • Provide peer support, mentoring and development to Family Support Team using experience with complex needs
  • Support Team Manager with workflow, allocations, discussions and safeguarding risk assessment
  • Support performance using Family Support Scorecard and KPIs
  • Deputise in absence of Team Manager

About You

Inspired by changing people’s lives? Over 3 years’ experience in relevant area, with support to colleagues and a minimum L3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

What We Offer

  • Flexible working environment
  • Comprehensive induction and training
  • Ongoing development within role
  • Opportunities for internal roles
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days (excluding bank holidays)
  • Equal opportunity principles – comply with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Bradford procedures
  • Travel in the community

How to Apply

Application pack at [Employer hidden]-fyldecoast.org or bradfordymca.org.uk. Closing date: 9am Tuesday 26th May 2026. Apply via . Complete Equal Opportunities Form alongside application.

Attached Documents

  • 1. Job Pack BYMCA Senior Family Support Worker.pdf
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