Family Support Worker - Kinship & Reunification Hub

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local children's support organization is seeking a Family Support Worker to join their Kinship and Reunification Hub. This role involves working closely with children and their birth families to support successful reunification and stability. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, experience with children or adults, and excellent communication skills. It offers a fixed-term contract of 12 months with competitive benefits including 31 days of annual leave. Join us in making a meaningful impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme with 21.6% employer contributions

Paid birthday off

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults directly.
• Basic knowledge of child development.
• Ability to work flexibly including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Support successful reunification of children with parents.
• Empower parents in their parenting skills.
• Coordinate referrals to specialist services.
• Support children through care transitions.
• Champion the voices of vulnerable families.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivating

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

At Sandwell Children's Trust, we firmly believe that the voice of the child should be at the centre of everything we do. We are on an ambitious journey to ensure that children and families in Sandwell are safe and empowered to thrive.

Our “Sandwell Deal”, brings together our new improved offering that make Sandwell Children’s Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff.

What we can offer you

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.

You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.

We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.

Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well‑defined career progression.

We provide competitive expenses for both mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.

Please visit The Sandwell Deal via this hyperlink

https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/

Band E SCP 18 - 25 (£31,537 - £36,363 per annum) dependent upon experience

Hours - 37 per week

12 months fixed term contract

Are you passionate about helping children return to their families and achieve the best possible outcomes? We have an exciting secondment opportunity for a Family Support Worker to join our new Kinship and Reunification Hub.

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.

The post holder will be responsible for

• 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.
• Support children and young people through care transitions.
• Champion the voices of vulnerable children and families.

You will need to have

• NVQ Level 3 or evidence of previous similar study.
• Experience of direct work with children or adults.
• Basic knowledge of child development.
• A driving license.
• 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.

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’s a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children’s Trust and to become part of our Family.

Join us in making a real difference for children and families—apply today!

To apply please click on the link below to complete an application form and view the Sandwell Deal:

https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/apply/

Sandwell Children's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people.

If you require further information on the role or working for us please email [e-mail] and a member of our Recruitment Team will be happy to give you a call.