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As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams.

We offer a range of services, including:

• Family Assessment
• Children's Residential
• 16+ Supported Living
• Learning Disabilities

All of click apply for full job details

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams.

We offer a range of services, including:

• Family Assessment
• Children's Residential
• 16+ Supported Living
• Learning Disabilities

All of click apply for full job details

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams.

We offer a range of services, including:

• Family Assessment
• Children's Residential
• 16+ Supported Living
• Learning Disabilities

All of click apply for full job details

As a Family Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in supporting children and families to achieve positive and lasting change. You'll manage a varied caseload, delivering tailored interventions that respond to each family's unique circumstances. Working closely with Social Workers and other professionals, you'll contribute to assessments and help develop family plans that put children's needs at the heart of decision-making.

You'll join a dedicated team using the strengths-based Hampshire Approach to empower families and keep more children safely at home. Through practical support, relationship-building, and solution-focused interventions, you'll help families build on their strengths and overcome challenges, making a real difference to their lives.

What you'll do

• Work directly with children, parents, and carers to provide practical and emotional support.
• Arrange resources and help families access services such as transport, care, and housing.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with professionals.
• Use mediation and negotiation skills to improve family relationships.
• Undertake assessments and Children in Need visits alongside Social Workers.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain accurate records.

What we're looking for

• Experience supporting children, young people, and families.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Skilled in mediation and managing challenging situations.
• Ability to produce clear reports and use IT systems confidently.
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to inclusive practice.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Why join us

• Join a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development.
• Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Family Support Worker, Family Support Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Early Help Practitioner, Family Intervention Worker, Case Worker.

Welcome to Progressive Care.

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams.

We offer a range of services, including:

Family Assessment

Children's Residential

16+ Supported Liv click apply for full job details

Family and Relationships Practitioner

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Salary: £26,000 per annum

About The Role

Help people rebuild relationships, strengthen family connections and create lasting positive change.

Forward Trust is looking for a compassionate, motivated and skilled Family and Relationships Practitioner to join our Family Support and Specialist Programmes department.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support people in prison and the local community, helping them understand the impact of relationships on their lives and develop healthier, more positive connections with the people who matter to them.

Relationships can play a significant role in a person s recovery, rehabilitation and overall wellbeing. As a Family and Relationships Practitioner, you will deliver specialist one-to-one and group interventions to help clients recognise healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns, develop positive relationships and understand how their relationships may influence addiction, offending, mental health and other areas of need.

You will also provide direct support to family members and affected others, helping them improve their own health and wellbeing while supporting their loved ones to make positive changes. Where appropriate, you may work directly with children and young people to promote whole-family recovery and rehabilitation.

Working collaboratively with Forward Trust colleagues and external partners, you will help ensure clients and their families receive a coordinated, holistic package of support that meets their individual needs.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is empathetic, approachable and committed to helping individuals and families make meaningful and lasting changes to their lives.

You will bring:

• A genuine commitment to supporting people affected by addiction, offending, mental health challenges and complex family circumstances.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting and professional relationships with clients and family members.
• An understanding of the importance of healthy relationships in recovery, rehabilitation and emotional wellbeing.
• The ability to support individuals in recognising unhelpful relationship patterns and developing healthier ways of relating to others.
• Experience of, or an interest in, delivering one-to-one support, group interventions or structured programmes.
• A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach that recognises each individual s circumstances and strengths.
• The ability to work sensitively with family members and affected others, recognising that they may have their own support needs and challenges.
• An understanding of the impact addiction, offending and mental health difficulties can have on individuals, children and family relationships.
• The ability to work effectively with children and young people where required, with a strong awareness of safeguarding and child welfare.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload across prison and community settings.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to ensure clients and families receive appropriate, coordinated support.
• A commitment to confidentiality, professional boundaries, safeguarding and maintaining the safety and wellbeing of everyone you support.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with a willingness to adapt interventions to meet individual needs.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to individuals and families whose lives may have been affected by addiction, offending and other complex challenges.

As part of Forward Trust s Family Support and Specialist Programmes department, you will contribute to work that recognises the vital role relationships play in recovery, rehabilitation and long-term positive change.

By supporting clients to develop healthier relationships and helping family members strengthen their own wellbeing, you will help create the conditions for more positive outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

You will work alongside colleagues and partner organisations who share a commitment to providing effective, compassionate and coordinated support.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please note that remote roles may require occasional travel for site visits, training and meetings.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

We do not accept CV's, to apply for this post please follow the apply link provided to complete an application form or direct link to the external organisation.

Any CV's submitted on Total Jobs will not be considered.

This is a community based role working directly with families across North Wiltshire, in their homes, schools and local settings click apply for full job details

Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Family Help

• £53,051 to £56,293 (salary subject to experience)

• Permanent (full time)

• Cable Plaza, Waterfront West, Brierley Hill, Dudley

• Closing date: Friday 20 November 2026

Our Advanced Practitioners are pivotal to establishing consistently excellent social work practice in our teams.

Our developing Family Help service aims to provide targeted support and help to families so that children and families can thrive and more families are able to stay together. We recognise that providing the right type of support at the right time for families is key to working effectively and that lasting relationships with professionals is central to working alongside families and their networks. We believe in the power of relationships. Our Family Help model is rooted in Restorative practice and built on trust, consistency and co-production. You will work with families to create plans that reflect their voices and values - whether under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings that will help to develop meaningful and lasting change for families. This includes increased capacity to manage complex parenting challenges and reducing risks within family networks and across our community.

Our Family Help service provides a whole family approach to support. Social workers and Family Help practitioners will co-ordinate the support offered to families drawing on the knowledge and skillset of experienced Child Practitioners; Drug and Alcohol practitioners' Probation Officers; Domestic Abuse Workers, and Mental Health Practitioners.

We are based centrally at Cable Plaza, Dudley Waterfront but our Family Help service is a locality-based model. Teams working closely alongside Dudley's 5 Family Hubs who provide early support to families through their links with our local partners. As the Family help service continues to develop, improved relationships between Family Help practitioners and our local partners will enable more families to be supported earlier when problems and difficulties are easier to address.

We believe our children and families deserve the consistency and stability in the support provided. Our service works with families who require a single assessment, a co-ordinated plan including child protection plans and we undertake pre-proceedings and care proceedings work. We recognise that strong permanency planning for our children is key to supporting family relationships and networks, even when it is not safe for children to remain within the care of a parent. Our kinship offer is developing and we working closely with our kinship team to secure creative and supportive plans for family networks.

Our service is a friendly and passionate service, always seeking to improve the best outcomes for our children and families. We offer a great opportunity to expand your skillset, knowledge, and confidence within front line help and safeguarding practice, supported by regular supervision, learning and development opportunities and a committed and supportive management team.

Our Advanced Practitioners are pivotal to establishing consistently excellent social work practice in our teams. You will be the allocated social worker for a small number our children needing the most skilled help whilst sharing your expertise with others through modelling, coaching, reflective supervision and other learning activities. You will support your team to improve the quality of performance and practice, support our ASYE social workers and work alongside our Centre for Professional Practice. Ideally you will possess the Practice Educator Award and be willing to work towards this. You will be able to demonstrate how you have led and supported practice in a children's social work setting.

Apply Now

If you require more information or have any questions about this exciting opportunity please email Karen Johnson (Principal Service Lead)

Family and Relationships Practitioner (Children's Specialist)

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Salary: £26,000 per annum

About The Role

Help children feel safe, supported and connected when visiting a loved one in prison.

Forward Trust s Connections Team at HMP Millsike is responsible for delivering a range of services that support people in prison and their families, including Connections Visits, Family and Relationship Services, and Health and Wellbeing and Substance Misuse Services.

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and child-focused Family and Relationships Practitioner (Children s Specialist) to join our team at HMP Millsike.

Visiting a family member in prison can be an emotional and challenging experience for children. In this role, you will help create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where children can feel comfortable, express themselves through play and enjoy positive interactions with their loved ones.

You will play an important role in reducing the emotional stress associated with prison visits by providing age-appropriate activities, encouraging positive family relationships and ensuring children s emotional, social and developmental needs are considered throughout their visit.

If you are passionate about supporting children and families, and want to make a meaningful difference to the experiences of children affected by parental or family imprisonment, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Creating a safe, warm and welcoming play environment for children visiting their family members at HMP Millsike.
• Providing age-appropriate play activities that encourage children s creativity, confidence, emotional expression and social development.
• Supporting children to feel comfortable and settled during prison visits, helping to reduce anxiety and emotional distress.
• Facilitating positive interactions between children and their loved ones, helping to strengthen family relationships and maintain meaningful connections.
• Ensuring play activities are inclusive, accessible and responsive to children s individual needs, ages and abilities.
• Offering compassionate, child-centred support to children who may be experiencing a range of emotions before, during or after visits.
• Observing children s engagement and wellbeing, responding appropriately to their needs and seeking further support where necessary.
• Working collaboratively with the wider Connections Team to deliver effective family and relationship services.
• Communicating sensitively and professionally with children, families and colleagues to help ensure a positive visiting experience.
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and following relevant safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance.
• Contributing to an environment where children feel valued, respected and supported, and where their welfare remains a priority.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is caring, patient and enthusiastic about helping children feel safe and supported in what can be an unfamiliar and emotionally challenging environment.

You will bring:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and promoting their emotional wellbeing.
• A compassionate, patient and empathetic approach when working with children and families.
• The ability to create a welcoming, engaging and supportive environment where children feel comfortable.
• An understanding of the importance of play in children s emotional, social and developmental wellbeing.
• The ability to plan and facilitate fun, creative and age-appropriate activities for children of different ages and needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• An inclusive approach that recognises and respects children s individual circumstances, backgrounds and experiences.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and sensitive when supporting children who may be upset, anxious or distressed.
• An understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining appropriate professional boundaries when working with children and families.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while using initiative to respond to children s needs.
• A commitment to treating every child and family with dignity, respect and understanding.
• A willingness to work within a prison environment and understand the particular challenges this may present for children and families.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to children and families affected by imprisonment. By helping children experience safer, more positive and supportive visits, you will contribute to maintaining family relationships and supporting children s wellbeing.

As part of Forward Trust s Connections Team at HMP Millsike, you will contribute to a service that recognises the importance of family connections and the positive impact these can have on individuals and their loved ones.

Your work will help create meaningful experiences for children, giving them opportunities to play, connect and spend valuable time with their family members in a supportive environment.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please note that remote roles may require occasional travel for site visits, training and meetings.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Family Liaison Worker

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At SIG Safe Ground, we do things differently. Safe Ground is an Arts-based therapeutically informed charity with over 30 years' experience working across the criminal justice system. We support people in custody and their families to build stronger and more fulfilled relationships, reflect on behaviours, and navigate change without shame.

Job Title: Family Liaison Worker

Location: Based within HMP Altcourse, Fazakerley, Liverpool. Step Free access is available at this service.

Salary: £26,200

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:30. Please be aware that you may be required to work outside these hours as per participant and service requirements including bank holidays.

The Visitors Centre is open 7 days a week from 07:30 - 17:30. Family visits take place four times a day currently.

Are you ready to do things differently, and make it count?

Safe Ground isn't your typical charitable organisation, it's not your regular 9-5. Safe Ground do things differently. We work inside prisons, using creative, therapeutic approaches to strengthen relationships between men and their families. Our work is rooted in connection, reflection, and real change, often in environments that aren t designed for either. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, without discrimination , stigma or judgement.

About the Role

We're hiring a Family Liaison Worker to join our team based in HMP Altcourse. In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for visitors attending the service. You will support in the development of a welcoming, comfortable, and conductive space which will support meaningful engagement for both, adults and children.

The role will focus on ensuring a timely and efficient processing of all visitors, whilst supporting collaborative partnerships between family members and key prison teams towards a person-centred service. You ll also lead structured play sessions with children of all ages who are visiting a parent or loved one in prison, making sure they feel safe, engaged and cared for during their visit.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support the Visitor s Centre service to appear, operate and deliver to the quality of standards of all relevant stakeholders.
• Welcome and book in visitors attending the centre.
• Develop and maintain a child-friendly space and interventions in the visitors centre, visits hall, and prison.
• Manage and support in the in prison children s play area.
• Plan and deliver activities to engage and create meaningful and memorable family visits.
• Promote Safe Grounds programmatic work, collaborate with the team and support with activities and interventions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with various teams, such as wing staff, governors, family services, resettlement teams, and other HMP partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Work to meet KPIs and targets as a team, and individually.

About You

We're looking for a compassionate and organised individual who understands the challenges faced by families affected by imprisonment with excellent communication skills. As part of Safe Ground s flagship Family Service, you will be positive, non-judgemental, and able to build good relationships that support personal development. You will be self motivated, able to manage your time effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and people from a range of backgrounds.

You'll be committed to helping Visitors Centre, men in custody and their families to achieve their goals and will demonstrate alignment with SIG values. Together, you ll help strengthen family relationships, support positive change and contribute to a more compassionate, trauma informed culture within the prison.

• You will be comfortable working within a prison environment
• Previous professional or lived experience supporting men in custody, alongside experience of working with children and their families is desirable but not essential.

• Willingness to undertake required training, including experiential programme training and Criminal Justice Service security and key training

• Ability to engage with people from different backgrounds, build rapport, and empower them to achieve their personal goals
• Understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
• Ability to work with confidential information, maintain accurate records and write accurate reports
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.