Working at CANW

Full time, permanent (37 hours per week)

Monday to Friday (may include evenings and weekends as per service need)

£39,707.53 – £42,673.31

At Child Action North West, we are more than an Independent Fostering Agency — we are a charity, driven by purpose, compassion and a belief that children and families deserve the very best. Every penny we receive is reinvested directly back into our services, strengthening the support we offer and ensuring children across the North West have the chance to thrive.

We are proud to be a non‑for‑profit organisation, and even prouder of the incredible foster carers and staff who make our mission possible. Our fostering team is warm, friendly, supportive and genuinely happy in their work — a place where people feel valued, appreciated and part of something meaningful.

Now, we’re looking for a Supervising Social Worker who shares our determination to make a difference.

Someone who believes in children. Someone who believes in foster carers. Someone who believes in never giving up.

About the Role:

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will support, guide and empower foster carers across the North West. You will help them grow, develop and feel confident in providing safe, loving and nurturing homes. You will be part of a team that celebrates success, supports each other through challenges, and works together to achieve outstanding outcomes for children.

This role is fast‑paced, varied and deeply rewarding. You will build strong relationships, offer reflective and practical support, complete assessments, deliver training, and contribute to the ongoing development of our fostering service.

Role Purpose:

To provide high‑quality supervision, support, guidance and development to foster carers, ensuring they are equipped to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children. This role is central to achieving the best possible outcomes for children, by empowering foster carers with the skills, confidence and support they need to transform lives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passionate about making a difference.
• Experienced in fostering
• A strong communicator and listener.
• Skilled in managing conflict and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Confident using CMS/IT systems.
• Flexible, resilient and able to work under pressure.
• A team player with a positive, solution‑focused attitude.
• Able to travel across the North West.
• Committed to reflective practice and continuous development.

What You’ll Receive:

• A supportive, friendly team who genuinely care.
• Opportunities for growth, development and innovation.
• A role where your work directly improves children’s lives.
• A charity that invests in you as much as it invests in its families.
• Enhanced DBS check at no cost to you.
• A workplace where kindness, compassion and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Join Us

If you want to work somewhere that feels purposeful, supportive and full of heart… If you want to be part of a team that laughs together, learns together and never gives up. If you want your work to matter — truly matter — then Child Action North West could be the perfect place for you.

Apply today online via the application button below – CV and cover letter required. 

Part time, flexible (30 hours per week)

Monday to Friday (may include evenings and weekends as per service need)

£42,673.31 – £45,962.91

At Child Action North West, we are more than an Independent Fostering Agency — we are a charity with heart, reinvesting every penny back into children, families and the communities we serve. Our fostering service is built on compassion, integrity, and a determination to provide the very best support to foster families across the North West.

We are proud of our warm, friendly, happy team — a team that cares deeply about each other and the children we support. Now, we’re looking for someone exceptional to join us.

Someone who sees quality not as a tick‑box exercise, but as a commitment to children’s futures. Someone who believes in high standards, professional curiosity and continuous improvement. Someone who wants to make a real difference.

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

About the Role:

As our Quality Assurance Lead, you’ll be the driving force behind excellence in our fostering service. You’ll make sure every report, assessment, review and safeguarding record reflects the highest standards of care, clarity and professionalism. You’ll bring structure, insight and challenge — turning qualitative and quantitative data into meaningful action that strengthens outcomes for children and foster families. This is a role for someone who thrives on detail, values accountability, and wants to shape a service that genuinely changes lives. You’ll work closely with our team, champion best practice, and help us keep children safe, supported and at the centre of everything we do.

Role Purpose: 

To lead and strengthen quality assurance across the fostering service, ensuring all practice, documentation and decision‑making consistently meets regulatory requirements, National Minimum Standards and best practice expectations. This role is central to achieving excellent outcomes for children, by ensuring the service operates with strong safeguarding oversight, robust risk management, effective monitoring and high‑quality reporting.

The Quality Assurance Lead will champion high standards, professional curiosity, reflective practice and continuous improvement. They will ensure the fostering service maintains a culture of accountability, clarity and excellence in all areas of quality and compliance.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Lead who brings sharp attention to detail, professional curiosity, and a passion for excellence. Someone who can spot patterns, challenge practice, and turn both qualitative and quantitative data into meaningful insight. You’ll be confident, calm and committed — able to hold others to account while supporting them to grow. If you’re a values‑driven Social Worker with strong analytical skills, a love of high standards and a desire to make a real difference for children and foster families, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Receive:

• A supportive, friendly team who genuinely care.
• Opportunities for growth, development and innovation.
• A role where your work directly improves children’s lives.
• A charity that invests in you as much as it invests in its families.
• Enhanced DBS check at no cost to you.
• A workplace where kindness, compassion and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Join Us

If you want to work somewhere that feels purposeful, supportive and full of heart… If you want to be part of a team that laughs together, learns together and never gives up. If you want your work to matter — truly matter — then Child Action North West could be the perfect place for you.

Apply today online via the application button below – CV and cover letter required. 

Make a lasting difference for children and families We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Family Practitioner to join our Family Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in delivering Enabling Family Time (EFT) – supporting children and families to build safe, positive and meaningful relationships.

Hours of work:

Permanent contract | 15 hours per week

Wednesday: 9:30am – 6:00pm

Saturday or Sunday: 9:30am – 5:00pm

Additional flexibility may be required depending on service needs

Salary:

£26,300 – £28,032 FTE (pro rata)

Location:

Remote base with community-based delivery

About the role:

• Deliver safe, structured and meaningful family time sessions.
• Observe, assess and report on interactions between children and families.
• Support children and parents with practical guidance and interventions.
• Promote positive parenting and address challenges such as co-parenting and engagement.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safeguarding is always the priority.
• Produce professional reports that may inform court proceedings.
• Manage your own caseload and maintain high-quality records.
• Work collaboratively with professionals, attending meetings and court where required.

This is a highly impactful role where your professional judgement and ability to build trust will directly influence outcomes for children.

What we’re looking for

• Has experience working with children and families, particularly in s safeguarding context.
• Can confidently assess risk, make sound professional decisions, and write clear reports.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience, and the ability to work with families with complex needs.
• Is organised, able to manage a caseload, and meet deadlines.
• Works in line with best practice standards (e.g. CAFCASS, NACCC frameworks)
• Is committed to continuous professional development and high-quality service delivery.

To apply for this position please follow the application button below.

Make a lasting difference for children and families We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Family Practitioner to join our Family Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in delivering Enabling Family Time (EFT) – supporting children and families to build safe, positive and meaningful relationships.

Hours of work:

• 18.5 hours per week
• Wednesday: 9:30am – 6:00pm (8 hours)
• Tuesday or Thursday: 2:30pm – 6:00pm (3.5 hours)
• Saturday or Sunday: 9:30am – 5:00pm (7 hours)

Flexibility is important, as sessions are delivered around the needs of families.

Salary:

£26,300 – £28,032 FTE (pro rata)

Location:

Remote base with community-based delivery

About the role:

• Deliver safe, structured and meaningful family time sessions.
• Observe, assess and report on interactions between children and families.
• Support children and parents with practical guidance and interventions.
• Promote positive parenting and address challenges such as co-parenting and engagement.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safeguarding is always the priority.
• Produce professional reports that may inform court proceedings.
• Manage your own caseload and maintain high-quality records.
• Work collaboratively with professionals, attending meetings and court where required.

This is a highly impactful role where your professional judgement and ability to build trust will directly influence outcomes for children.

What we’re looking for

• Has experience working with children and families, particularly in s safeguarding context.
• Can confidently assess risk, make sound professional decisions, and write clear reports.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience, and the ability to work with families with complex needs.
• Is organised, able to manage a caseload, and meet deadlines.
• Works in line with best practice standards (e.g. CAFCASS, NACCC frameworks)
• Is committed to continuous professional development and high-quality service delivery.

To apply for this position please follow the application button below.

Make a lasting difference for children and families We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Family Practitioner to join our Family Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in delivering Enabling Family Time (EFT) – supporting children and families to build safe, positive and meaningful relationships.

Hours of work:

Remote base with community-based delivery | Sessional contract | No mutual-obligation of hours

Salary: 

£13.63-£14.53 per hour

Location:

• Remote working for administrative tasks
• Delivery in community venues, family homes, and local settings as required.

About the role:

• Deliver safe, structured and high-quality family time sessions.
• Observe, assess and report on interactions between children and family members.
• Provide practical support and guidance to both children and parents.
• Promote positive parenting and address challenges such as co-parenting and engagement.
• Carry out risk assessments and act decisively to safeguard children.
• Manage a caseload, keeping accurate and timely records.
• Produce professional reports that may inform court proceedings.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and attend court when required Your work will directly contribute to informed decision-making and better outcomes for children.

What we’re looking for:

• Has experience working with children and families, ideally within safeguarding or family support services.
• Can confidently assess risk, make sound decisions and produce high-quality reports.
• Has strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with families, including those with complex needs.
• Is organised, able to manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
• Understands best practice frameworks (e.g. CAFCASS, NACCC).
• Is committed to continuous learning and professional development What you’ll bring.
• A strong commitment to child-centred practice and safeguarding.
• The ability to balance support with appropriate challenge and professional authority.
• Resilience, empathy and professionalism.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and families.

To apply for this position please follow the application button below.

Make a lasting difference for children and families We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Family Practitioner to join our Family Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in delivering Enabling Family Time (EFT) – supporting children and families to build safe, positive and meaningful relationships.

Hours of work:

Remote base with community-based delivery | Sessional contract | No mutual-obligation of hours

Salary:

£13.63-£14.53 per hour

Location:

• Remote working for administrative tasks.
• Delivery in community venues, family homes, and local settings as required.

About the role:

• Deliver safe, structured and high-quality family time sessions.
• Observe, assess and report on interactions between children and family members.
• Provide practical support and guidance to both children and parents.
• Promote positive parenting and address challenges such as co-parenting and engagement.
• Carry out risk assessments and act decisively to safeguard children.
• Manage a caseload, keeping accurate and timely records.
• Produce professional reports that may inform court proceedings.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and attend court when required Your work will directly contribute to informed decision-making and better outcomes for children.

What we’re looking for:

• Has experience working with children and families, ideally within safeguarding or family support services.
• Can confidently assess risk, make sound decisions and produce high-quality reports.
• Has strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with families, including those with complex needs.
• Is organised, able to manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
• Understands best practice frameworks (e.g. CAFCASS, NACCC).
• Is committed to continuous learning and professional development What you’ll bring.
• A strong commitment to child-centred practice and safeguarding.
• The ability to balance support with appropriate challenge and professional authority.
• Resilience, empathy and professionalism.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and families.

To apply for this position please follow the application button below.

Make a lasting difference for children and families We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Family Practitioner to join our Family Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in delivering Enabling Family Time (EFT) – supporting children and families to build safe, positive and meaningful relationships.

Hours of work:

Remote base with community-based delivery| Sessional contract | No mutual-obligation of hours

Salary: 

£13.63-£14.53 per hour

Location:

• Remote working for administrative tasks
• Delivery in community venues, family homes, and local settings as required.

About the role:

• Deliver safe, structured and high-quality family time sessions.
• Observe, assess and report on interactions between children and family members.
• Provide practical support and guidance to both children and parents.
• Promote positive parenting and address challenges such as co-parenting and engagement.
• Carry out risk assessments and act decisively to safeguard children.
• Manage a caseload, keeping accurate and timely records.
• Produce professional reports that may inform court proceedings.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and attend court when required Your work will directly contribute to informed decision-making and better outcomes for children.

What we’re looking for:

• Has experience working with children and families, ideally within safeguarding or family support services.
• Can confidently assess risk, make sound decisions and produce high-quality reports.
• Has strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with families, including those with complex needs.
• Is organised, able to manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
• Understands best practice frameworks (e.g. CAFCASS, NACCC).
• Is committed to continuous learning and professional development What you’ll bring.
• A strong commitment to child-centred practice and safeguarding.
• The ability to balance support with appropriate challenge and professional authority.
• Resilience, empathy and professionalism.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and families.

To apply for this position please follow the application button below.

Make a lasting difference for children and families We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Family Practitioner to join our Family Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in delivering Enabling Family Time (EFT) – supporting children and families to build safe, positive and meaningful relationships.

Hours of work:

Remote base with community-based delivery | Sessional contract | No mutual-obligation of hours

Salary: 

£13.63-£14.53 per hour

Location:

• Remote working for administrative tasks
• Delivery in community venues, family homes, and local settings as required.

About the role:

• Deliver safe, structured and high-quality family time sessions.
• Observe, assess and report on interactions between children and family members.
• Provide practical support and guidance to both children and parents.
• Promote positive parenting and address challenges such as co-parenting and engagement.
• Carry out risk assessments and act decisively to safeguard children.
• Manage a caseload, keeping accurate and timely records.
• Produce professional reports that may inform court proceedings.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and attend court when required Your work will directly contribute to informed decision-making and better outcomes for children.

What we’re looking for:

• Has experience working with children and families, ideally within safeguarding or family support services.
• Can confidently assess risk, make sound decisions and produce high-quality reports.
• Has strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with families, including those with complex needs.
• Is organised, able to manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
• Understands best practice frameworks (e.g. CAFCASS, NACCC).
• Is committed to continuous learning and professional development What you’ll bring.
• A strong commitment to child-centred practice and safeguarding.
• The ability to balance support with appropriate challenge and professional authority.
• Resilience, empathy and professionalism.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and families.

To apply for this position please follow the application button below.

Our Appropriate Adults come from all walks of life and we are always looking for more to join our team. We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate with excellent communication skills whilst supporting the most vulnerable within a custody environment. The main purpose of the role is to support young people and vulnerable adults who have been detained by the police at your local custody suite, ensuring we are acting in the best interests of the detainee.

Hours of work:

Evenings or Overnight (either option available)

Sessional, Hourly Paid

Pattern of Work:

No set pattern. This is a sessional role to meet the requirements of the Custody site with no guarantee of hours.

Rota system in place.

Salary:

£14.97 plus holiday pay (2100 hours to 0000 hours)

£20.32 plus holiday pay (0000 hours to 0600 hours)

This is an ongoing vacancy and will remain open until sufficient vacancies are filled.

Please note you must live within 30 minutes of the custody suite: Investigation Hub, Durham Gate, Durham DL16 6FS.

For additional information, please contact one of our AA Coordinators:

Tony Hayden – 07788424782

Wendy Carson – 07717 858639

To apply for this position, please email a copy of your CV and a completed application form to recruitment@canw.org.uk.

Our Appropriate Adults come from all walks of life and we are always looking for more to join our team. We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate with excellent communication skills whilst supporting the most vulnerable within a custody environment. The main purpose of the role is to support young people and vulnerable adults who have been detained by the police at your local custody suite, ensuring we are acting in the best interests of the detainee.

Hours of work:

Evenings or Overnight (either option available)

Sessional, Hourly Paid

Pattern of Work:

No set pattern. This is a sessional role to meet the requirements of the Custody site with no guarantee of hours.

Rota system in place.

Fixed term contracts also available.

Salary:

£14.97 plus holiday pay (2100 hours to 0000 hours)

£20.32 plus holiday pay (0000 hours to 0600 hours)

This is an ongoing vacancy and will remain open until sufficient vacancies are filled.

Please note you must live within 30 minutes of the custody suite:

Runcorn Custody Suite, Manor Farm Road, Runcorn WA7 1TD

Middlewich, Pochin Way, Middlewich CW10 0GY

Chester (Blacon) Blacon Avenue, Chester CH1 5BD

For additional information, please contact one of our AA Coordinators:

Tony Hayden – 07788424782

Wendy Carson – 07717 858639

To apply for this position, please email a copy of your CV and a completed application form to recruitment@canw.org.uk.

Our Appropriate Adults come from all walks of life and we are always looking for more to join our team. We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate with excellent communication skills whilst supporting the most vulnerable within a custody environment. The main purpose of the role is to support young people and vulnerable adults who have been detained by the police at your local custody suite, ensuring we are acting in the best interests of the detainee.

Hours of work:

Evenings or Overnight (either option available)

Sessional, Hourly Paid

Pattern of Work:

No set pattern. This is a sessional role to meet the requirements of the Custody site with no guarantee of hours.

Rota system in place.

Salary:

£13.45 plus holiday pay (0900 hours to 2100 hours)

£14.97 plus holiday pay (2100 hours to 0900 hours)

This is an ongoing vacancy and will remain open until sufficient vacancies are filled.

Please note you must live within 30 minutes of the custody suite: Workington, Hall Brow, Workington CA14 4AP

For additional information, please contact one of our AA Coordinators:

Tony Hayden – 07788424782

Wendy Carson – 07717 858639

To apply for this position, please email a copy of your CV and a completed application form to recruitment@canw.org.uk.

Our Appropriate Adults come from all walks of life and we are always looking for more to join our team. We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate with excellent communication skills whilst supporting the most vulnerable within a custody environment. The main purpose of the role is to support young people and vulnerable adults who have been detained by the police at your local custody suite, ensuring we are acting in the best interests of the detainee.

Hours of work:

Evenings or Overnight (either option available)

Sessional, Hourly Paid

Pattern of Work:

No set pattern. This is a sessional role to meet the requirements of the Custody site with no guarantee of hours.

Rota system in place.

Salary:

£13.45 plus holiday pay (0600 hours to 21oo hours)

£14.97 plus holiday pay (2100 hours to 0000 hours)

£20.32 plus holiday pay (0000 hours to 0600 hours)

This is an ongoing vacancy and will remain open until sufficient vacancies are filled.

Please note you must live within 30 minutes of the custody suite: Lancaster, Thurham Street, Lancaster LA1 1YB

For additional information, please contact one of our AA Coordinators:

Tony Hayden – 07788424782

Wendy Carson – 07717 858639

To apply for this position, please email a copy of your CV and a completed application form to recruitment@canw.org.uk.

Our Appropriate Adults come from all walks of life and we are always looking for more to join our team. We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate with excellent communication skills whilst supporting the most vulnerable within a custody environment. The main purpose of the role is to support young people and vulnerable adults who have been detained by the police at your local custody suite, ensuring we are acting in the best interests of the detainee.

Hours of work:

Evenings or Overnight (either option available)

Sessional, Hourly Paid

Pattern of Work:

No set pattern. This is a sessional role to meet the requirements of the Custody site with no guarantee of hours.

Rota system in place.

Salary:

£13.45 plus holiday pay (0900 hours to 2100 hours)

£14.97 plus holiday pay (2100 hours to 0900 hours)

This is an ongoing vacancy and will remain open until sufficient vacancies are filled.

Please note you must live within 30 minutes of the custody suite:

Worcester, Castle Street, Worcester, WR1 3QX

Hereford, Bath Street, Hereford, HR1 2HT

For additional information, please contact one of our AA Coordinators:

Tony Hayden – 07788424782

Wendy Carson – 07717 858639

To apply for this position, please email a copy of your CV and a completed application form to recruitment@canw.org.uk.