Our current vacancies are listed below. If you’re interested in a particular role and would like to find out more about it, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our HR team via [email protected] to find out more.
Family Action is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, from a diverse range of backgrounds and identities, and from those who have a lived experience of the issues we address and support through our services. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children.
To support our workforce, we have a number of internal staff diversity networks which are open to all members of staff who self-identify into a particular group. These networks are: Anti-Racism and People of Colour Network; Disability and Accessibility Network; Gender Equality Network; LGBTQIA+ Equality Network; and Parents and Carers Equality Network.
Family Action is committed to the employment of disabled people. To demonstrate this commitment, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the person specification.
We are happy to talk flexible working. All roles in Family Action are open to a discussion about possible flexible working options, subject to business needs, and all new starters will have the right to make a flexible working request from day one of employment.
Family Action is very pleased to announce that we have been awarded a 3 Star accreditation from Best Companies, which shows that we are an organisation that takes workplace engagement seriously. This accreditation signifies ‘world class’ levels of workplace engagement!
Lastly, Family Action is placed 7th best charity and 55th best large company in the ‘Best Companies to Work For’ lists for 2021. This is an achievement we are extremely proud of and which reflects how our employees feel about working for Family Action.

We look forward to receiving your application.
If you are interested in volunteering please take a look at our current volunteering opportunities
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Child and Family Play and Learning Worker, Cumbria’s 0-19 Child & Family Support Service – Based in Carlisle, Morton Children’s Centre
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Child and Family Play and Learning Worker, Cumbria’s 0-19 Child & Family Support Service – Based in Carlisle, Newtown Children’s Centre
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Child and Family Support Worker, Cumbria’s 0-19 Child and Family Support Service – Based in Allerdale
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LifeSkills Coordinator, LifeSkills – Based in London
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SENDIAS Project Coordinator; Wiltshire SENDIAS Service – Home Based within Wiltshire area
- Salary: £28,315 – £31,073 + £480 homeworking allowance (£24,488.65 – £26,873.95 + £415.14 home working allowance pro rata, per annum)
- 32 hours per week (part-time)
- Permanent contract
- To apply: fill out the Application Form and email it to: [email protected]
- To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
- Closing date: Friday 8th December 2023 at 9:00 am
- ID: 1032
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Sessional Support Worker, Families Together – Based in Sandwell
£24,004 – £26,439 FTE (4 hours: £2,595.0310 – £2,858.27 & 10 hours: £6,487.57- £7,145.68 per annum, pro rata)
Sessional, as and when required – Between 4 – 10 hours per week
Temporary contract: until 31st March 2025
Email: [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 8th December 2023 at 09:00am
ID: 932
Job AdvertJob Description and Person Specification
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Young Carers Community Development Practitioner, The Bridge Young Carers Service – Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham
- Salary: £21,196 – £23,966 FTE per annum, can be negotiated based on experience – £12,717.60 – £14,379.60 (22.2 hours) up to £16,956.80 – £19,172.80 (29.6 hours) pro rata per annum
- 22.2 – 29.6 hours per week (part-time)
- Temporary Contract
- To apply: fill out the Application Form and email it to: [email protected]
- To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
- Closing date: Friday 8th December 2023 at 9.00am
- ID: 1011
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Payroll Manager, Head Office
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Child and Family Support Coordinator, Cumbria 0-19 Child and Family Support Service – Based in Millom, Copeland
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Child and Family Support Coordinator, Cumbria 0-19 Child and Family Support Service – Based in Whitehaven (Copeland)
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Young People Engagement Worker, Chatham, Medway
• Salary: £24,724, raising to £27,232 FTE (£14,834.40 – £16,339.20 pro rata per annum)
• 22.2 hours per week (part-time)
• Temporary Contract until 31 August 2025
• To apply: fill out the Application Form and email it to: [email protected]
• To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
• Closing date: Monday 11th December 2023 at 9:00am
• ID: 1039
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Care Leaver Caseworker, Friendship Works – Based in London
- Salary: £32,104 – £34,862 FTE per annum inclusive of inner London weighting (£25,683.20 – £27,889.60 pro rata, per annum inclusive of inner London Weighting)
- 29.6 hours per week (part-time)
- Fixed term – 3 years
- To apply: fill out the Application Form and email it to: [email protected]
- To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
- Closing date: Friday 15th December 2023 at 5.00pm
- ID: 1035
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Caretaker, Peterborough Charteris Centre – Based in Peterborough
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Caseworker, Friendship Works – Based in London
- Salary: ££32,104 – £34,862 FTE per annum inclusive of Inner London Weighting (£25,683.20 – £27,889.60 pro rata, per annum inclusive of Inner London Weighting)
- 29.6 hours per week (part-time)
- Permanent Contract, 1 Year fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
- To apply: fill out the Application Form and email it to: [email protected]
- To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
- Closing date: Friday 15th December 2023 at 5.00pm
- ID: 1028
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Child and Family Play and Learning Worker, Cumbria’s 0-19 Child & Family Support Service – Based in Whitehaven
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Facilities Administrator, Head Office, London (N1)
• Salary: £24,986 – £27,755 per annum, Inclusive of Inner London Weighting
• Full-time (37 hours per week) – we offer flexible working arrangements. All new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment.
• Temporary contract (6 months maternity cover)
• To apply: fill out the Application Form and email it to: [email protected]
• To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
• Closing date: Friday 15th December 2023 at 9:00am
• ID: 1020
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Data and Business Support Administrator, EPEC Manchester – Blended working across Manchester Sites and Home working
- Salary: Starting at £21,196, raising to £23,966 FTE per annum (£8478.40 – £9586.40 pro rata, per annum)
- 14.8 hours per week (part-time)
- Temporary contract until September 2025
- To apply: fill out the Application Form and email it to: [email protected]
- To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
- Closing date: Monday 18th December 2023 at 5.00pm
- ID: 1041
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FOOD Club Coordinator, FOOD Clubs Hertfordshire – Based at Crossbrook FOOD Club Cheshunt
- Salary: Starting at £24,724, raising to £27,232 FTE per annum (£4,677.51 – £5,169.22 pro rata, per annum)
- 7 hours per week, Saturdays (part-time)
- Temporary contract until 21st December 2024, with the possibility of extension
- To apply: fill out the Application Form and email it to: [email protected]
- To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
- Closing date: Monday 18th December 2023 at 9.00am
- ID: 1009
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Volunteer and Engagement Worker, Allerdale, Workington
• Salary: £24,724 – £27,232 FTE (£14834.4 – £16339.20 pro rata per annum)
• Part time (22.2 hours per week) – we offer flexible working arrangements. All new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment.
• Permanent Contract
• To apply: fill out the Application Form and email it to: [email protected]
• To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
• Closing date: Friday 22nd December 2023 at 9:00 am
• ID: 1014
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Psychotherapist/Counsellor, Off Centre – Based in Hackney
- Salary: starting at £35,780, raising to £39,235 FTE per annum inclusive of Inner London Weighting
- 37 hours per week (full time) – 30 hours per week are also an option.
- Permanent contract
- To apply: fill out the Application Form and email it to: [email protected]
- To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
- Closing date: Wednesday 3rd January 2023 at 9am
- ID: 1038
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Lead Intermediary and Supervisor, Homebased
• Salary: £41,723 – £45,782 FTE (£25,259.33 – £27,716.67 pro rata per annum) + £480 homeworking allowance per annum pro rata
• Part time (22.4 hours per week) – we offer flexible working arrangements. All new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment.
• Permanent contract
• To apply: fill out the Application Form and email it to: [email protected]
• To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
• Closing date: Thursday 4th January 2024 at 12:00 noon
• ID: 1044
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Child and Family Support Worker; Cumbria’s 0-19 Child and Family Support Service
- Salary: Starting at £24-724, raising to £27,232 FTE per annum (Full or part-time hours are available and can be negotiated with a successful applicant)
- 37 hours per week (full-time)
- Permanent contract
- To apply: fill out the Application Form and email it to: [email protected]
- To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
- Closing date: Friday, 5th of January 2024 at 9.00 am
- ID: 1043
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FOOD Club Assistant, Hertfordshire – Crossbrook FOOD Club Cheshunt
• Salary: £20,664 FTE (£3,909.41 pro rata per annum)
• Part time (7 hours per week, 1 day per week on weekends) – we offer flexible working arrangements. All new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment.
• Temporary contract (until 31 January 2025, with possibility of extension)
• To apply: fill out the Application Form and email it to: [email protected]
• To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
• Closing date: Friday 5th January 2024 at 9:00am
• ID: 1045
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SENDIASS Case Officer, Wiltshire SENDIAS Service – Home-based within Wiltshire area
- Salary: £21,196 – £23,966 FTE + £480 homeworking allowance per annum (pro rata for corresponding part time hours) – Negotiable, depending on relevant experience
- 37 hours per week (full-time) / part time hours considered
- Permanent Contract
- To apply: fill out the Application Form and email it to: [email protected]
- To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
- Closing date: Sunday 7th January 2024 at 5.00pm
- ID: 1040
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Play Leaders and Assistants, Peterborough – Paston or Dogsthorpe
£9.50 – £11.50 per hour
Sessional – Flexible up to 20 hours per week during Easter / Summer / Christmas school holidays
Email: [email protected]
Closing date: Ongoing
(we will review applications regularly and close when we have reached capacity, so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible)
ID: 226
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Sessional Pre-School Assistant, Peterborough (various settings)
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Contact Supervisor; Medway Family Time, Sunlight Centre, Gillingham
- Hourly rate: £11.09 – £12.09
- Sessional arrangements (occasional hours)
- We are operating a digital application process for this role
- To apply, fill out our digital application form
- To learn more about the role and requirements, read the job advert and the job description and person specification
- Closing date: Rolling – applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled
- ID: 843
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Contact Supervisor; Medway Family Time, Sunlight Centre, Gillingham
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Contact Supervisor (Centre and Community based), Children’s contact service – Based in Gillingham, Kent
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Family Support Worker, Moorlands, Newcastle, Cannock, Stafford and South Staffordshire
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Contact Supervisor (Centre and Community Based), Children’s Contact Service Based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (Service and community based)