Family Support Worker

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Family Support Worker to join the Early Help and Family Engagement Service in the Dinnington locality. The position is 37 hours per week, full-time and permanent, offering stable, long-term opportunities within Children’s Services.

You will engage with families using a strengths-based approach, undertake assessment, planning and reviewing support, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to improve outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Has experience working directly with children, young people and families.
• Can engage and motivate families using a strengths-based approach.
• Has experience of assessment, planning and reviewing support with families.
• Understands safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Job description

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

37 hours per week, Permanent, Full Time

"Every family has strengths. Every child deserves opportunities. Join us in creating the conversations, relationships and support that change lives."

Help Families Make Lasting Change

At Rotherham Council's Children's Services, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and every family deserves the right support at the right time.

Why Join Rotherham?

As part of our Outstanding Children's Service, you will join a supportive and ambitious organisation that invests in its people and values excellent practice.

We offer:

• Strong and supportive management.
• Regular reflective supervision.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy.
• A collaborative and positive team culture.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children and families every day.

About the Role

Our Early Help and Family Engagement Service works with children, young people and families to provide support at the earliest opportunity, helping to prevent difficulties from escalating.

We are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience working directly with children, young people and families.
• Can engage and motivate families using a strengths-based approach.
• Has experience of, or the ability to develop skills in, assessment, planning and reviewing support with families.
• Understands safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Builds effective working relationships with professionals and partner agencies.
• Is resilient, reflective and committed to high-quality practice.
• Has the ability to identify strengths, needs and opportunities for change, and work alongside families to achieve positive outcomes.

Current Vacancy

1 x Full Time Family Support Worker (Band F, Permanent, 37 Hours)

Wales and Dinnington Locality Team

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team where relationships matter, strengths are recognised and every day brings the opportunity to improve outcomes for children and families.

"If you have the skills, passion and determination to help families create brighter futures, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us make every conversation count."

Shortlisting: 24 th and 25 th September 2026

Interviews: October 2026 exact dates to be confirmed.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.

We do not accept AI generated applications.

Head Office

Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE