Family Support Worker - Family Help Team

Oxfordshire County Council; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Witney is looking for a Family Support Worker to join their Family Help Team. This role requires a passionate individual who is dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people. Responsibilities include assessments, case management, and leading meetings, with a focus on supporting families through a strengths-based approach. Flexible working hours are offered, and the role will commence in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring disposition with respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to engage and support families.
• Willingness to undertake continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Complete Strengths and Needs Assessments.
• Lead Team Around the Family meetings.
• Deliver evidence-based group programmes.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Relational, strengths-based approach

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

About Us

The Family Solutions Service in Witney are seeking to recruit a Family Support Worker to join their Family Help Team. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

About the Role

The role is Grade 9, 37 hours per week, with a flexible working pattern to meet the needs of the service. The ability to travel across the County is essential. The post will be available from January 2026.

The work will include completing Strengths and Needs Assessments and Family Help case management, involving direct work with children, young people and their families and providing timely support and interventions to address safeguarding concerns and reduce risks to children and young people. This includes leading Team Around the Family meetings and delivering a range of evidence-based group programmes to children, young people and families who meet the threshold for the service.

As part of our team, you will:

• Focus on successful outcomes for families using a relational, strengths-based approach.
• Use motivational interviewing to engage and support families with making the changes they need.
• Be supported with individual supervision to promote your wellbeing and professional development.
• Have opportunities to continue to learn while you work, by undertaking training, webinars, practice learning events and reflective sessions.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you are kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do. Always learning, with a passion to grow and develop your skills. Willing to take responsibility and contribute to the delivery of Oxfordshire County Council’s vision. Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement.