Family Support Worker, Birmingham Childrens Trust

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local children's support agency in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to support young people at risk of homelessness. This role involves conducting assessments, collaborating with various services, and providing practical support to families. The ideal candidate will have experience with youth advocacy and conflict resolution. The position offers an hourly rate of £20.46 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

A dedicated consultant

Easy online registration

Ongoing compliance management

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, especially those at risk of homelessness.
• Familiarity with Children Act 1989 and related policies.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments and home visits.

Responsibilities

• Respond to referrals of 16–17-year-olds at risk of homelessness.
• Undertake home visits and direct work with young people and families.
• Collaborate with various services for statutory assessments.
• Advocate for young people's rights and prevent unlawful gatekeeping.
• Provide practical support to families to resolve conflict.

Skills

Effective communication

Advocacy for young people's rights

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Job description

Family Support Worker, Birmingham Childrens Trust

Vacancies: Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people at risk of homelessness? We are seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join our dynamic team, supporting 16–17-year-olds in line with the Southwark Judgement and the Children Act 1989. Your work will play a key role in preventing youth homelessness by ensuring that all young people are assessed and supported as children first, not just as housing applicants.

Key Responsibilities

1. Respond promptly to referrals of 16–17-year-olds at risk of or presenting as homeless.
2. Undertake home visits, needs assessments, and direct work with young people and their families.
3. Work collaboratively with Housing, Social Care, and Early Help services to ensure appropriate statutory assessments are completed under Section 17 and Section 20 of the Children Act 1989.
4. Advocate for young people’s rights in accordance with the Southwark Judgement, ensuring no unlawful gatekeeping occurs.
5. Provide practical support to help families resolve conflict and reduce the need for accommodation where safe to do so.
6. Maintain accurate records and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding meetings.
7. Participate in reflective supervision and continuous professional development.

£20.46 per hour

There is plenty of hybrid working available. Please get in touch for more information.

This is an agency post, and we can offer you:

• A dedicated consultant with access to all social work roles across the UK, available for you to speak to.
• An easy registration process (all done online).
• Ongoing compliance management.
• Prompt and reliable payroll, and more.

Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses. Please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be interested!

Contact Helen at 07901286967 or email [e-mail] for more information.