Family Link Cultural Support Worker / English and Turkish Speakers
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £33,600 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + Benefits (see below) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 October 2025 |
| Location: | Friern Barnet, North London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AWD online |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AWDO-P13918 |
Summary
Family Link Cultural Support Worker
An exciting opportunity for a compassionate Family Link Cultural Support Worker to provide tailored cultural and linguistic support to families. Join a dedicated team making a real difference to children with complex needs.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Family Support Worker, Caseworker, Community Engagement Officer, Care Coordinator
SALARY: £30,000 to £33,600 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Barnet, North London
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week (part-time / job share considered)
PLEASE NOTE: You MUST be fluent in English and Turkish
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Family Link Cultural Support Worker fluent in Turkish and English to support children, young people and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
As a Family Link Cultural Support Worker you will act as a cultural and linguistic bridge, ensuring families can fully access services and feel supported throughout their child’s journey.
The Family Link Cultural Support Worker role is key in developing meaningful relationships with communities, promoting inclusivity and strengthening trust. You will provide advice, advocacy, emotional and practical support, while liaising with professionals across health, education and social care.
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Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Family Link Cultural Support Worker include:
• Provide Specialist Advice: Deliver tailored support to Turkish-speaking families, ensuring services are accessible and responsive
• Act as Cultural Bridge: Support communication and understanding between families and professionals
• Community Engagement: Build meaningful links with community groups to strengthen outreach
• Family Assessments: Conduct needs assessments and coordinate appropriate services
• Offer Support: Provide emotional and practical support through home visits and regular contact
• Advocacy and Advice: Help families access welfare rights, external services and resources
• Maintain Records: Ensure accurate, timely record-keeping in line with standards
• Work Collaboratively: Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and team activities
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Fluent in English and Turkish, with excellent communication and listening skills
• Previous experience in family support, key working or similar role
• Proven ability to work sensitively with culturally diverse families
• Understanding of child safeguarding and protection procedures
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
DESIRABLE
• Fluency in an additional language
• Previous experience in palliative care, disability support or bereavement work
• Background in community engagement or outreach
• Experience of needs assessment and care planning
• Knowledge of cultural perspectives on death, dying and bereavement
BENEFITS
• 27 days holiday, rising annually to 30 days, with option to buy/sell days
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and miscarriage leave
• Flexible working options
• Free local parking and subsidised meals on site
• Paid membership to Blue Light Card
• Season ticket loan and Bike2Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Staff referral scheme
Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child & Adult Barring will be required for this post.
APPLY TODAY…
By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13918
Full-Time, Permanent Social Care Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Barnet, North London. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
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An exciting opportunity for a compassionate Family Link Cultural Support Worker to provide tailored cultural and linguistic support to families. Join a dedicated team making a real difference to children with complex needs.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Family Support Worker, Caseworker, Community Engagement Officer, Care Coordinator
SALARY: £30,000 to £33,600 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Barnet, North London
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week (part-time / job share considered)
PLEASE NOTE: You MUST be fluent in English and Turkish
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Family Link Cultural Support Worker fluent in Turkish and English to support children, young people and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
As a Family Link Cultural Support Worker you will act as a cultural and linguistic bridge, ensuring families can fully access services and feel supported throughout their child’s journey.
The Family Link Cultural Support Worker role is key in developing meaningful relationships with communities, promoting inclusivity and strengthening trust. You will provide advice, advocacy, emotional and practical support, while liaising with professionals across health, education and social care.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Family Link Cultural Support Worker include:
• Provide Specialist Advice: Deliver tailored support to Turkish-speaking families, ensuring services are accessible and responsive
• Act as Cultural Bridge: Support communication and understanding between families and professionals
• Community Engagement: Build meaningful links with community groups to strengthen outreach
• Family Assessments: Conduct needs assessments and coordinate appropriate services
• Offer Support: Provide emotional and practical support through home visits and regular contact
• Advocacy and Advice: Help families access welfare rights, external services and resources
• Maintain Records: Ensure accurate, timely record-keeping in line with standards
• Work Collaboratively: Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and team activities
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Fluent in English and Turkish, with excellent communication and listening skills
• Previous experience in family support, key working or similar role
• Proven ability to work sensitively with culturally diverse families
• Understanding of child safeguarding and protection procedures
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
DESIRABLE
• Fluency in an additional language
• Previous experience in palliative care, disability support or bereavement work
• Background in community engagement or outreach
• Experience of needs assessment and care planning
• Knowledge of cultural perspectives on death, dying and bereavement
BENEFITS
• 27 days holiday, rising annually to 30 days, with option to buy/sell days
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and miscarriage leave
• Flexible working options
• Free local parking and subsidised meals on site
• Paid membership to Blue Light Card
• Season ticket loan and Bike2Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Staff referral scheme
Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child & Adult Barring will be required for this post.
APPLY TODAY…
By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13918
Full-Time, Permanent Social Care Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Barnet, North London. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
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