At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families and children to thrive through targeted interventions and collaboration.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in Sandwell.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, professional development, and the chance to create lasting change.
- Other info: Permanent role with funding until March 2029; travel across Sandwell required.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on families' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in family support and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 32427 - 39633 £ per year.
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you have a passion for supporting children, young people, and families to thrive? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking one full-time Family Support Worker to join our dedicated Family Hubs team across Sandwell. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate, collaborative workforce and play a key role within our wider Family Hub Network.
About the Role
As a Family Support Worker, you will work closely with families, communities, and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children. Using a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and relational approach, you will help ensure families receive the right support at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver targeted interventions, achieving measurable KPIs and positive outcomes
- Provide high-quality direct work to strengthen families and promote resilience
- Support families to access appropriate universal and specialist services
- Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to family needs
- Complete and maintain accurate records, including risk assessments and GDPR documentation
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partner agencies
- Contribute to effective exit strategies that ensure sustainable change
- Capture and use the voices of children and young people to shape service delivery
What We're Looking For
- A passion for supporting families and improving outcomes for children
- Experience of working within a trauma-informed and strengths-based framework
- Strong partnership working and communication skills
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines
- A flexible approach to working patterns
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday. Flexibility required for occasional evenings and weekends.
Additional Requirements
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as travel across Sandwell is required. Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31st March 2029 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 31st March 2029.
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