Family Support Specialist - Hybrid & Driving Licence

Tranquille Care Ltd; Coleshill Heath; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tranquille Care Ltd, Solihull, is seeking a proactive Family Support Worker to work with children, young people and families. The role involves child-centred assessments, planning and safeguarding interventions to support families in accessing the right services.

The successful candidate will join a stable service, collaborate with social workers and partner agencies, and maintain accurate records while balancing empathy with professional challenge.

Qualifications

• Strong experience or demonstrable capability in direct work with children, young people and families.
• Understanding of child development, family functioning and effects of trauma, adversity and challenging circumstances.
• Ability to contribute to assessments, family planning and reviews, identifying needs and monitoring progress.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and escalation of concerns.

Responsibilities

• COMPLETE FAMILY HELP ASSESSMENTS: Work with children and families to understand circumstances, strengths and risks, keeping the child’s lived experience at the centre.
• DEVELOP AND REVIEW FAMILY PLANS: Coordinate, implement and review Family Help Plans with families, with clear goals and measurable outcomes.
• DELIVER DIRECT INTERVENTIONS: Undertake purposeful, evidence-informed work with children, young people and parents to support positive change.
• BUILD EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS: Engage families with sensitivity and professionalism, including those in crisis or distress.
• CONNECT FAMILIES WITH SUPPORT: Help families access community resources and specialist interventions where appropriate.

Skills

Direct work with children

Understanding of child development

Safeguarding knowledge

Assessment & planning

Effective communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Tranquille Care Ltd, Solihull, is seeking a proactive Family Support Worker to work with children, young people and families. The role involves child-centred assessments, planning and safeguarding interventions to support families in accessing the right services.

The successful candidate will join a stable service, collaborate with social workers and partner agencies, and maintain accurate records while balancing empathy with professional challenge.