Job Details:
Intensive Family Support Worker

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Children’s and Families professional to join our team as an Intensive Family Support Worker.

This is a key role within our organisation, supporting young carers who are experiencing challenges with school attendance and attainment due to their caring responsibilities. The successful candidate will offer timely, meaningful, and long-term support to families to help them navigate these issues and thrive.

About Us – Signpost Stockport for Carers

Established over 30 years ago, Signpost Stockport for Carers is a specialist independent charity supporting unpaid carers from the age of 6 and upwards.

We believe that having a caring role should not be a barrier to a fulfilling life. Our mission is to help carers manage their responsibilities while sustaining their own health and wellbeing—balancing their caring role with their personal goals and ambitions.

Based in Heaton Moor, we deliver services to carers across the Stockport borough. We also manage The Heatons Centre, a beautiful social enterprise venue that generates income to support our services through room hire and long-term tenants.

Our dedicated team of around 30 colleagues supports both adult and young carers. We outsource some operational functions such as payroll and HR.

What We Expect From You

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust with families and professionals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with empathy and accuracy
• Ability to work flexibly and manage a varied workload
• Experience working with families or children in a support or casework setting
• A clear understanding of the challenges faced by unpaid carers
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a small and supportive team
• Commitment to our values and mission

Essential: Satisfactory references

What You Can Expect From Us

• Salary: £27,711 – £30,060 (Band 4, scale 12–17), pro rata to 25 hours per week
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 5 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)
• Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• A day off on your birthday
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• A warm welcome to a close-knit, dedicated, and caring team