Casual Child & Family Outreach Worker Ref: CH00426

Casual Child and Family Support Workers Ref: CH00426

Grade G6 Casual / Flexible Hours Walsall

Make a real difference - where it matters most

Children and families are at the heart of everything we do at Walsall Council. We are committed to keeping children safe, helping families through difficult times and supporting positive, long term change.

We are looking for reliable, resilient and motivated people to join our teams as Casual Child and Family Support Workers. This is a hands on frontline role, working directly with children, young people and families and making a visible difference to everyday lives.

If you're practical, calm under pressure, and want work that genuinely matters, this role offers challenge, variety and purpose.

What we offer

• Flexible, casual shifts to suit your availability
• Varied frontline experience across children's services
• Support, supervision and training
• The opportunity to develop valuable skills in safeguarding and family work
• Competitive pay: £16.34 - £17.84 per hour

Additional information

• This post requires an Enhanced DBS check
• You must be willing to travel across Walsall, and occasionally out of borough
• Some evening, weekend and bank holiday working is required
• Lone working forms part of the role, with appropriate support and risk management

Walsall Council Safeguarding Commitment

Walsall Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Important note

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to any time they were overseas.

Contact

Closing Information

Closing date: 1st May 2026
Interviews: 15th and 20th May 2026 (group interviews)

View: Job Description and Employee Specification