Family Support Worker - Family Safeguarding Team

Surrey County Council; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team. This role is pivotal in supporting children and families in need, working closely with Social Workers to create impactful change in their lives. You will engage directly with families, utilizing your skills to foster positive relationships and outcomes. The position offers a blend of agile working, allowing for flexibility while ensuring team connectivity. With a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive team environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

26 days' holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Paternity and adoption leave

Local government pension

Lifestyle discounts

Paid volunteering days

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with children and families in need of support.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with families and children.

Responsibilities

• Support Social Workers in working with children and families to achieve positive outcomes.
• Engage children and families using motivational techniques for positive change.

Skills

Working with children

Communication skills

Engagement techniques

Risk management

Education

Relevant degree or qualification in social work or related field

Tools

MS Teams

DBS check

Job description

Family Support Worker - Family Safeguarding Team

Details

• Reference: SCC/TP/287947/3010
• Positions: 1
• Salary: £32,512 per annum
• Category: Care - Children and Young People
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 30 April 2025
• Location: Woking, Surrey

Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council.We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

The starting salary for this position is £32,525 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This opportunity is offered on a full time, permanent basis.

When not working with our residents in the community we support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service by coming together for 2 days a week in the office.

Please note, the contractual location for this role is currently Quadrant Court, however it is our intention to move within the local area to Victoria Gate in Central Woking later this year.

We are looking for a positive and creative individual to join the Family Safeguarding Team as a Family Support Worker to help make a difference to our children and family's lives.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

Surrey Children's Service believes that the welfare of children and their families is paramount. Team members are positive, enthusiastic and supportive; committed to the provision of a quality service for children and their carers. We are looking for people with similar qualities to join us.

About the Role

As a Family Support Worker you will support Social Workers in the team, working intensively and in a planned way with children, their family or carers and other agencies and services. Supporting children and families to achieve their potential will be central to all you do. You will undertake direct work with children, parenting work and potentially group work. As well as this, you will need to be able to work in partnership and use your skills to engage with children in a meaningful way. We use motivational techniques to engage families in creating positive change.

As a member of our team, you will be working alongside partners, agencies and the voluntary sector to support children and their families in the community. Surrey Children's Service provides training to ensure competence and professional development. We will ensure that you receive a full induction and monthly supervision.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• An understanding of working with children who are in need of support or protection
• Experience of working directly with children and young people and able to show how this work has resulted in positives outcomes
• Ability to engage with families/carers and children, as well as supporting Social Workers in managing risk and effecting positive change
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
• Commitment to working with families most days of your working week; the majority of the work we do is best completed in person

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Jacqui Keohane via email or on MS Teams.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 18/05/2025 with interviews planned thereafter

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about ourvalues .

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.