Family Support Worker

Barnardos; Ilford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected charitable organization seeks a full-time Family Support Worker in Ilford. The role involves engaging and supporting families using a trauma-informed approach and working collaboratively with partner organizations to provide effective support services. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in family support or social work, and strong communication skills. This is a permanent position subject to funding.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience in family support or social work preferably in a community setting.
• Ability to engage and support families using a trauma-informed approach.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support the delivery of targeted service elements.
• Strengthen families in a trauma-informed way.
• Support families in accessing universal services.

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting and new challenge? Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and families? If so, look no further!We are seeking a full-time Family Support Worker to work across our Family Hubs within Sandwell.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a passionate and committed team and be an active member of the wider Family Hub Network. Our Family Support team works with partner organisations, local communities, and residents to achieve the best outcomes for children and families within Sandwell.

You will work with a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and relational approach to engage and support families, ensuring each family receives the right support at the right time.

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday, with flexibility required for occasional evening and weekend work to meet the needs of the service.

Key Activities/Objectives

1. Plan and support delivery of targeted service elements, producing KPIs and outcomes.
2. Strengthen families in a trauma-informed way; promote resilience and self-care to prevent children and young people from requiring more specialist and intensive support through high-quality and impactful direct work.
3. Support families to access universal services as appropriate.
4. Offer a range of evidence-based interventions to support work with families.
5. Complete and upload all relevant forms (risk assessments, consent, GDPR, CC registration form).
6. Collaborate with teams within the Family Hub to meet service needs across the borough.
7. Work with agencies to strengthen exit strategies for sustainable change.
8. Capture and utilise the voice and experience of children and young people to inform and develop service delivery.

When completing your application, refer to your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description, and Additional Information document (if applicable), considering the context of the service described.

Although this contract is permanent, please note it is subject to funding until 31.03.2026. If funding is not extended, you may face redundancy or TUPE arrangements. The post is due to expire on this date.

Due to high application volumes, the advert might close before the listed deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Pay & Reward Framework

We are committed to fair, attractive, and progressive pay and reward, rolled out in April 2023, supporting colleagues to belong, thrive, and grow in their careers at Barnardo's. Salaries are offered between the minimum and mid-point of the pay band, with annual pay steps based on contribution and alignment with our values and behaviours. More details are available upon application.

Benefits

Our workplace offer includes flexible hybrid working, annual leave starting at 26 days, increasing with service, family-friendly leave options, pension scheme, cycle-to-work, discount schemes, employee assistance programs, learning and development opportunities, and more.