Family Support Worker
Quick answer
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity is hiring a Family Support Worker in London & South East (including Surrey and Sussex) paying £24,000 pa plus a company car to provide emotional and practical support to families with children facing serious illnesses.
- Role
- Family Support Worker
- Organization
- Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
- Location
- London (Greater), Surrey and Sussex
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- £24,000 pa + Company Car
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-13
The role
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide emotional, social, and practical support to families with children facing life-threatening or terminal illnesses. The role involves working in partnership with health and social care professionals across London and the South East. Candidates will manage their own schedules while providing high-quality, needs-led care.
What you'll do
- Provide needs-led emotional, social, and practical support to families
- Manage own schedule while remaining flexible to family needs
- Collabor work with health, education, and social care professionals
- Write case studies and family updates for fundraising colleagues
- Ensure high-quality service delivery in a fast-paced environment
What it takes
- Experience in child health, education, or social care
- Knowledge of child protection and data protection rules
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Understanding of diversity issues affecting children and families
- Full current driver's license and enhanced DBS disclosure
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Company car, pension scheme (5% employer contribution), 25-30 days annual leave, employee assistance program, training and development programs, bike to work scheme.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role covers London & South East, including Greater London, Surrey, and Sussex.
What is the compensation for this position?
The salary is £24,000 per year plus a company car with an estimated retail value of £23,000 - £26,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have experience in child health, education, or social care and be proficient in IT and communication.
When is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline is July 13, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Rainbow Trust Children's Charity's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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