Family Support Worker

Civic Recruitment Limited; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Family Support Worker in Worcester for a 3-month contract with a Local Authority. The role involves direct work with vulnerable children and families, safeguarding responsibilities, and collaboration with social workers to implement care plans.

The position requires experience in child protection, observations, and report writing, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed. Travel across Worcestershire is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working with safeguarding and child protection processes.
• Experience completing observations, assessments, and report writing.
• Willingness to travel across Worcestershire and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct support and intervention to children, families.
• Supervise family contact sessions and record observations.
• Work with Social Workers to implement care plans.
• Complete assessments, observations, records, and reports.
• Provide transport to children and families when required.
• Work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Collaborate with schools and health professionals.

Skills

Experience with children & families

Safeguarding knowledge

Observation & report writing

Multi-agency collaboration

Travel across Worcestershire

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Job Information

Community & Social

City Worcester

Province Worcestershire

Postal Code WR1

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

As a Family Support Worker, you will work alongside Social Workers to support vulnerable children, young people, and families where there are safeguarding, child protection, and family support needs. You will provide direct intervention, supervise family contact sessions, support parenting capacity, and help families achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Deliver direct support and intervention to children, young people, and families.
  
• Supervise family contact sessions and record observations.
  
• Support children subject to Child Protection Plans and safeguarding interventions.
  
• Assist families at risk of breakdown and help maintain family stability.
  
• Support the safe return of children to family care where appropriate.
  
• Work alongside Social Workers to implement agreed care and support plans.
  
• Complete assessments, observations, written records, and reports.
  
• Encourage parents and carers to develop skills and confidence in meeting their children's needs.
  
• Promote safeguarding and child welfare at all times.
  
• Work collaboratively with schools, health professionals, probation, and partner agencies.
  
• Participate in Team Around the Family (TAF) arrangements.
  
• Manage an allocated caseload effectively.
  
• Provide transport to children and families when required.
  
• Undertake home visits, community-based work, and family support interventions.
  
• Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends where required.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience supporting children, young people, and families.
  
• Experience within Family Support, Children’s Services, Early Help, Youth Work, Family Intervention, or Social Care.
  
• Experience working with safeguarding and child protection processes.
  
• Experience completing observations, assessments, and report writing.
  
• Experience managing challenging family situations.
  
• Experience working alongside Social Workers and multi‑agency professionals.
  
• Experience supporting vulnerable families.
  
• Understanding of child development and child‑focused practice.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Relevant experience within Children’s Services, Family Support, Social Care, Youth Support, or related settings.
  
• Enhanced DBS.
  
• Ability to travel across Worcestershire.
  

Additional Information to Note

• Working hours: 18 hours per week.
  
• Flexible and remote working arrangements available.
  
• Location: Worcestershire.
  
• Ongoing supervision and training provided.
  
• Enhanced DBS required.