Senior Family Support Worker in Accrington inAccrington PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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Permanent, full‑time (40 hrs) at £13.50/hr — predictable pay (£28,080) for household stability.
Senior post leading shifts and representing the Manager — clear supervisory responsibility and progression.
Employer supports training and NVQ Level 3 — realistic route to upskill and advance in childcare/social care.
On‑site in Clayton‑le‑Moors, Accrington — convenient for local drivers; short, predictable commutes and routines.
Staff‑centred culture with emphasis on trust, communication and safeguarding — Registered Manager Diane Knight is available for informal chats.
Bank Senior option plus Local Authority‑commissioned work — opportunity for extra shifts, variety and reputable contracts.
As a Senior Family Support Worker at Primrose Family Care in Accrington, you will lead on shifts in a residential family centre, supporting parents and children through assessments, routines, safeguarding and risk management. The role involves supervising Family Support Workers, working closely with social workers and other professionals to deliver evidence-based interventions that support children’s safety and stability, and ensuring compliance with legislation such as the Children Act 1989 and Data Protection requirements. This is a permanent, on-site position (40 hours/week) paying £13.50 per hour (equivalent to £28,080), with the job reference 03SFSW; the posting date is 06 November 2025 and the closing date for applications is 06 December 2025.
This opportunity suits experienced carers or women looking to move into a senior support role who hold (or are willing to gain) an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or Health and Social Care and who bring strong safeguarding knowledge, resilience and excellent communication skills. Primrose Family Care offers a supportive, values-led culture with clear routes for professional development and practical, hands-on work helping families to build safer, more stable homes. For full details and to apply, please click the “Apply Now” button alongside this advert — the vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com.
This opportunity suits experienced carers or women looking to move into a senior support role who hold (or are willing to gain) an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or Health and Social Care and who bring strong safeguarding knowledge, resilience and excellent communication skills. Primrose Family Care offers a supportive, values-led culture with clear routes for professional development and practical, hands-on work helping families to build safer, more stable homes. For full details and to apply, please click the “Apply Now” button alongside this advert — the vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com.
Permanent, full‑time (40 hrs) at £13.50/hr — predictable pay (£28,080) for household stability.
Senior post leading shifts and representing the Manager — clear supervisory responsibility and progression.
Employer supports training and NVQ Level 3 — realistic route to upskill and advance in childcare/social care.
On‑site in Clayton‑le‑Moors, Accrington — convenient for local drivers; short, predictable commutes and routines.
Staff‑centred culture with emphasis on trust, communication and safeguarding — Registered Manager Diane Knight is available for informal chats.
Bank Senior option plus Local Authority‑commissioned work — opportunity for extra shifts, variety and reputable contracts.
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Permanent, full‑time (40 hrs) at £13.50/hr — predictable pay (£28,080) for household stability.; Senior post leading shifts and representing the Manager — clear supervisory responsibility and progression.; Employer supports training and NVQ Level 3 — realistic route to upskill and advance in childcare/social care.; On‑site in Clayton‑le‑Moors, Accrington — convenient for local drivers; short, predictable commutes and routines.; Staff‑centred culture with emphasis on trust, communication and safeguarding — Registered Manager Diane Knight is available for informal chats.; Bank Senior option plus Local Authority‑commissioned work — opportunity for extra shifts, variety and reputable contracts.
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Can you describe a recent situation where you led a shift or team — what decisions did you make, how did you support staff, and what was the outcome?
Tell me about a time you identified a safeguarding concern. What steps did you take, who did you involve, and how did you record and follow up the concern?
How do you approach conducting a family or parental assessment? Please give a specific example including tools or frameworks you used.
Give an example of supporting a family with complex needs (for example parental mental health, substance misuse or domestic abuse). How did you balance child safety with supporting the parents?
How do you ensure confidential information is protected while still sharing relevant information with other professionals?
1. 1. Can you describe a recent situation where you led a shift or team — what decisions did you make, how did you support staff, and what was the outcome?
2. 2. Tell me about a time you identified a safeguarding concern. What steps did you take, who did you involve, and how did you record and follow up the concern?
3. 3. How do you approach conducting a family or parental assessment? Please give a specific example including tools or frameworks you used.
4. 4. Give an example of supporting a family with complex needs (for example parental mental health, substance misuse or domestic abuse). How did you balance child safety with supporting the parents?
5. 5. How do you ensure confidential information is protected while still sharing relevant information with other professionals?
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