Family Support Worker in Birmingham, West Midlands

Job Opportunity: Family Support Worker – Grade 4

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Pay Rate: £20.46 per hour (Umbrella)
Grade: 4

We are currently recruiting for a compassionate and dedicated Family Support Worker – Grade 4 to join a Children's Services team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children, young people and families, helping them overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will work directly with children and families, providing practical and emotional support, promoting positive parenting and helping families develop the skills and confidence to improve their circumstances.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to children, young people and families experiencing difficulties.
• Undertake direct work with children and families to identify needs and provide appropriate interventions.
• Support parents and carers to develop positive parenting skills and improve family relationships.
• Promote children's safety, welfare and wellbeing at all times.
• Help families access relevant community resources and support services.
• Work collaboratively with Social Workers, schools, health professionals and other partner agencies.
• Support families in developing routines, boundaries and strategies to improve family life.
• Monitor family progress and provide regular updates to relevant professionals.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and reports.
• Encourage families to build resilience, independence and sustainable support networks.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Knowledge of child development and family support interventions.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children and families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational, record-keeping and time-management skills.
• A flexible, proactive and compassionate approach.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

What's on Offer?

• £20.46 per hour (Umbrella).
• Opportunity to work within Children's Services.
• A rewarding role making a positive difference to vulnerable children and families.
• Opportunity to develop experience within family support and safeguarding services.

Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK 

Location

Birmingham, West Midlands

Interested?

If you are passionate about supporting children and families and have the skills and experience to help families achieve positive change, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this opportunity!

For more information, contact Natasha Haddon.