Child & Family Reunification Specialist

Hampshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Going Home Worker to support reunification journeys for children in care. Based at Park House, Alton, this role offers hybrid working, 37 hours per week, and a Permanent contract. Salary ranges from £34,273 to £37,570 per annum.

You will work with children, families and professionals to plan and implement safe, stable outcomes, ensuring the voices of children are heard and best practice is embedded across the Going Home pathway.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people and families in a support, helping or caring role, particularly those with complex needs.
• Experience of working directly with parents and carers to strengthen parenting skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people.
• Good organisational and IT skills, with the ability to write reports, present information effectively and manage competing priorities using initiative and good judgement.
• A resilient, child-centred and inclusive approach, with a commitment to safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and wider family networks, supporting assessments and reunification planning.
• Help develop and progress robust Going Home plans that support children to return home safely and achieve positive outcomes.
• Work closely with Social Workers and partner agencies to coordinate support and contribute to effective decision-making.
• Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and provide updates on reunification activity and outcomes.
• Signpost families to practical support and strengthen family and community networks to promote sustainable reunifications.

Skills

Experience with children

Parenting skills

Communication skills

Organisational IT skills

Safeguarding

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Going Home Worker to support reunification journeys for children in care. Based at Park House, Alton, this role offers hybrid working, 37 hours per week, and a Permanent contract. Salary ranges from £34,273 to £37,570 per annum.

You will work with children, families and professionals to plan and implement safe, stable outcomes, ensuring the voices of children are heard and best practice is embedded across the Going Home pathway.