Parent Worker

Location: Manchester (Wythenshawe & Central Manchester)
Pay: £14.43 per hour
Contract: Temporary
Enhanced DBS Required and Full UK Driving Licence

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Parent Worker to support parents and carers of children and young people who are at risk of, or have experienced, missing from home episodes.

The Role

As a Parent Worker, you will:

• Build positive relationships with parents and carers experiencing challenging family situations.
• Provide advice, guidance, and practical support around missing episodes, exploitation, online safety, and safeguarding.
• Help parents and carers better understand the experiences and needs of their child.
• Support families to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and reduce risks.
• Advocate for parents and carers, ensuring their voices are heard within professional networks.
• Deliver group sessions and awareness workshops for parents and carers.
• Work closely with police, education, children’s services, and other partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and reporting requirements.

About You

To be successful as a Parent Worker, you will have:

• Experience working directly with parents, carers, and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, exploitation, trafficking, and missing from home issues.
• Experience supporting families through complex and sensitive situations.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case recording systems.

Desirable

• Experience working with young people at risk of going missing.
• A qualification in Social Work, Youth & Community Work, Family Support, or a related field.

Additional Information

• Some evening, early morning, and occasional weekend working may be required.
• Occasional overnight stays may be necessary for training and team events.
• Regular supervision and support will be provided.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Parent Worker looking to make a positive impact on families across Manchester. If you’re an experienced Parent Worker with a passion for supporting parents, carers, and young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a supportive team helping families build safer, stronger futures.