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Family Support Worker – Short Breaks Team

Oldham, England , United Kingdom

Public/Government jobs >> Social Care/Social Services

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Family Support Worker – Short Breaks Team
Location: Oldham Council
Contract: Full-time, ongoing temporary
Contact: (url removed)

We’re currently recruiting for a Family Support Worker to join the Short Breaks Team within Oldham Council. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children with disabilities and their families by assessing and coordinating access to short breaks and related services.

Key Responsibilities
Complete Short Breaks Assessments and reviews to evaluate children’s needs and identify appropriate support.

Undertake Carers Assessments to assess caring pressures and identify areas where support is required.

Conduct home and school visits, building strong relationships with children, parents, and professionals.

Participate in the team duty rota, screening and responding to new contacts into the service.

Assess and record a child’s mental capacity (MCAs) where appropriate.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to multi-agency meetings and reports.

Work collaboratively with colleagues across Children’s Services and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes.

Requirements
Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care, Childcare, or a related field.

Experience working with children, young people, and families in need of support.

Strong assessment, communication, and record-keeping skills.

Knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and relevant legislation.

Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload.

Enhanced DBS and ability to travel across the borough.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in Oldham, while gaining valuable experience within a supportive and professional local authority environment.

If you’re passionate about helping families access the right support, we’d love to hear from you.

? To apply or find out more, please contact John Deane at (url removed).

? Referral Bonus: If you refer a candidate who is successful, you can receive a £250 reward

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-185336
Position Type: Contract
Applicants: 0
Views: 8

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