Family Support Worker - Kinship & Reunification Hub

Sandwell Children's Trust; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK children's services organization is seeking a skilled professional to support families in reunification efforts. The role involves direct work with birth parents and children, building skills, and ensuring positive outcomes. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 qualification, experience in direct work with children, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a generous rewards package, including flexible working, annual leave, and comprehensive training opportunities, making it an exciting opportunity for those dedicated to driving positive change.

Benefits

Up to 31 days annual leave

Paid birthday off

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working patterns

Generous relocation package

Qualifications

• Experience of direct work with children or adults.
• Basic knowledge of child development.
• Driving licence required.
• Willingness to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.
• Self-motivated and reflective.

Responsibilities

• Support successful reunification of birth parents and children.
• Empower parents by building skills and confidence.
• Coordinate referrals to specialist services.
• Support children through care transitions.
• Champion the voices of vulnerable families.

Skills

Direct work with children

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Ability to remain focused under pressure

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 or similar qualification

Job description

This role plays a vital part in supporting children and birth families through reunification, ensuring stability and positive futures. This role offers the chance to develop specialist skills in family support and reunification, work closely with social workers, and contribute to innovative practice within our Children We Care For Service.

By joining our team, you will be making a real difference in the lives of children and families. We are dedicated to driving meaningful change and ensuring the best outcomes for those we serve. With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it is a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust and to become part of our Family.

At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. To achieve this, we know how important it is to retain and attract high‑performing, forward‑thinking and innovative people and provide them with all the support they need. With a culture of collaboration, partnership working and the child at the heart of everything we do, it really is an exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust. Working for us; there are lots of great reasons to work with us in Sandwell Children's Trust. From a generous rewards package to a culture of learning and development, our 12 reasons to work for Sandwell Children's Trust set us apart as the place to grow your career and feel part of a great team. Sandwell sits in the heart of the West Midlands and has a diverse population of 341,729 people. While Sandwell is the 12th most deprived local authority in England, it is a community where our families have high aspirations and where we pride ourselves on equality of opportunity and our adaptability and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with birth parents and children to support successful timely reunification.
• Empowering parents by building their skills and confidence in parenting.
• Coordinating timely referrals to specialist services.
• Supporting children and young people through care transitions.
• Championing the voices of vulnerable children and families.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or evidence of previous similar study.
• Experience of direct work with children or adults.
• Basic knowledge of child development.
• A driving licence.
• Ability to work flexibly and outside core working hours, including weekends and early evenings when families are together.
• Excellent communication skills both face‑to‑face and over the telephone.
• Good IT skills.
• Good team player, self‑motivating, reflective and able to use own initiative.
• Able to remain focused despite oppositional challenges from families.

Benefits & Rewards

• Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long‑service recognition.
• Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
• Generous local government career‑average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
• Service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
• Flexible working patterns that suit you and well‑defined career progression.
• Competitive expenses for mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.
• Band E SCP 18‑25 (£31,537‑£36,363 per annum) dependent upon experience.
• Access to our Learning & Development portal offering virtual training programmes, learning & development info bursts, learning events and much more.
• Latest technology enabling more effective and streamlined working.
• Detailed and effective appraisals to strengthen your practice.
• Access to a range of family‑friendly policies.
• Up to £6,500 relocation package.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional holiday through a salary‑sacrifice scheme.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.
• 24/7 access to a free and confidential employee counselling service.
• Discounts on products and services.
• Salary‑sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes and technology.
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme.
• Well‑being initiatives and forums.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Eye care vouchers.