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Work with us.
We are on a mission to inspire young lives and change their futures through the support we give and the values we hold.
We want all children, families and young people to become who they aspire to be and to succeed in achieving their hopes and ambitions.
Do you share that ambition?
CANW has been supporting children and young people for 130 years since the founding of Blackburn Orphanage in 1886.
We are passionate about continuing to evolve and supporting the needs of children, young people, families and communities.
Do you share that passion?
Then think about joining us at CANW. Whether you’re at the beginning of your career, or have a wealth of experience, we want to hear from you. We spend over £5 million a year to make a difference for the children and young people we support. We work with over 10,000 children, young people and families every year across the North West of England.
Current Opportunities
If you think you can help us make a difference and are interested in a challenging and rewarding role at CANW, then click on the links below to find out more about our current vacancies.
Family Practitioner - Cheshire
Reference: PC/Cheshire
Location: Cheshire
Application Closes: Mon, 08 Jan 2024
Role Overview:
ProContact, a service within CANW, enables and promotes safe and beneficial contact between children and parents and supports separated parents to reduce parental conflict and improve their co-parenting. The role is to support the delivery of the Improving Child and Family Arrangements service, which is commissioned by Cafcass. This is a rewarding opportunity, ideal for a graduate or professional to work in a supportive but challenging role, working directly with children, adults and within the family court system. The role requires analysis of family interactions, assessment work, and high-quality written reports. Sessions with families take place within the community, family homes, virtually and contact centres.
Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner - Bolton Together Project
Reference: EHWB/BT
Location: Bolton
Application Closes: Thu, 07 Dec 2023
Role Overview:
Emotional Health and Wellbeing (EHWB), a service with CANW, offers therapeutic interventions and support to children, young people and their families, The role involves the facilitation of one to one therapeutic interventions with children, young people (8-19) and their wider family, the support is generally offered within schools or community venues with some home visiting possible This post has been created via additional funding from Bolton Together, to provide 1-1 and family support to children and young people aged 8-19 years (25 SEND) who may require a longer term intervention of 12 weeks to help reach goals and outcomes to support positive mental health change.
Trustee
Reference: Trustee
Location: Wilpshire (HQ)
Role Overview:
Child Action Northwest is an award winning charity providing a range of innovative and creative services across the North of England that support children, families and vulnerable adults. Our values of caring, empowerment, and never giving up are present in all we do and underpin our work. We believe in the power of the individual and communities to grow, develop and change.
We are looking to add to our experienced and skilled Board of Trustees at our long-established children's charity. We are seeking individuals with a varied range of skills and experiences to join our team and help shape the future of our organisation.
Sessional Family Practitioner - Greater Manchester
Reference: PC/GMSessional
Location: Greater Manchester
Application Closes: Mon, 08 Jan 2024
Role Overview:
ProContact, a service within CANW, enables and promotes safe and beneficial contact between children and parents and supports separated parents to reduce parental conflict and improve their co-parenting. This is a rewarding opportunity, ideal for a graduate or professional to work in a supportive but challenging role, working directly with children, adults and within the family court system. The role requires analysis of family interactions, assessment work, and high-quality written reports. Sessions with families take place primarily within the community.
Sessional Family Practitioner - Cheshire
Reference: PC/Sessional/Cheshire
Location: Cheshire
Application Closes: Mon, 08 Jan 2024
Role Overview:
ProContact, a service within CANW, enables and promotes safe and beneficial contact between children and parents and supports separated parents to reduce parental conflict and improve their co-parenting. This is a rewarding opportunity, ideal for a graduate or professional to work in a supportive but challenging role, working directly with children, adults and within the family court system. The role requires analysis of family interactions, assessment work, and high-quality written reports. Sessions with families take place primarily within the community.
Volunteering Opportunities within Business Development Team
Reference: BD/Volunteering
Location: Wilpshire (HQ)
Role Overview:
Volunteer Opportunities within our Business Development Team at Child Action Northwest
Business Support Administrator
Reference: VA125
Location: Bolton
Application Closes: Wed, 06 Dec 2023
Role Overview:
Pro Contact, a service within CANW, enables and promotes safe and beneficial contact between children and parents and supports separated parents to reduce parental conflict and improve their co-parenting. We are looking for an experienced business support administrator to work part-time supporting the smooth running of our service. Excellent communication and organisational skills are required. Pro Contact, CANW has a good reputation within its field and is looking for an individual to continue our high standard of work.
Our offer to prospective employees:
- Salaries based on national pay scales with pay rises each year
- Pension scheme, Medical Insurance
- Minimum 25 days annual leave
- Flexible working patterns where possible
- Access to counselling, cycle to work scheme, training & development