Family Support Worker – Children in Care – #5301472
Job Description
Darlington Borough Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to work alongside its Children in Care teams, providing practical and relationship-based support to children and young people in care.
In this role you will help children maintain stability within their placements, strengthen relationships with carers and family members where appropriate, and ensure their voices are heard in planning and decision-making. You will undertake direct work with children, support family time arrangements, assist with life story and identity work, and help address emerging issues before they escalate into placement disruption.
Working closely with social workers, foster carers, residential providers, and partner agencies, you will provide timely intervention and consistent relationship-based practice — playing a key role in preventing placement breakdowns and improving outcomes for children, whilst enabling social workers to focus on statutory responsibilities and care planning.
This is a temporary role based at Town Hall, Darlington (DL1 5QT), paying £17.82 per hour. Start date: 26 July 2026.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of children in care, please get in touch today.
What’s on offer:
* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment
Why join Semester.co.uk?
* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
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