Family Support Worker – Kinship Support

Supply Care Solutions; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Care Solutions is recruiting a Family Support Worker to deliver kinship support in Darlington. This temporary–full-time role focuses on practical, emotional and specialist help for kinship carers and children following SGOs/CAOs. Travel across the borough and a full UK driving licence are required.

The role entails providing 1:1 support, linking families with services, and guiding carers through funding and training opportunities. A genuine passion for helping families is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, families or carers.
• Understanding of Kinship Carers needs and challenges.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to provide practical, person-centred support.
• Knowledge of relevant family support services and resources.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to kinship carers and children.
• Help families access services, advice, and resources to thrive.
• Signpost to relevant training and development opportunities.
• Support carers to access the Adoption Support Fund and related services.
• Travel across Darlington Borough as needed.

Skills

Experience with families

Kinship Carers awareness

Communication skills

Practical and person-centred support

Knowledge of family services

Independent and team work

Job description

We’re Hiring – Family Support Worker – Kinship Support

Location: Darlington

Reference: SCS2064

Job Type: Temporary – Full-Time

Rate: Up to £17 per hour

Driver: Full UK Driving Licence & Access to a Vehicle – ESSENTIAL

Travel: Required throughout Darlington Borough

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited services across the public sector and supporting professionals with short, long-term and permanent placements.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Family Support Worker to join a new and exciting trial service supporting Kinship Carers and children across Darlington.

This newly created role forms part of a Kinship Local Offer, providing practical, emotional and specialist support to carers and children following a Special Guardianship Order (SGO) or Child Arrangements Order (CAO).

Key Responsibilities

As a Family Support Worker, you will provide 1:1 support to kinship carers and children, helping families access the services, advice and resources they need to thrive.

• Supporting kinship carers with education and accessing relevant services
• Providing support around specific childcare and child development needs
• Offering advice and guidance around maintaining family relationships
• Supporting carers to access the Adoption Support Fund
• Facilitating and coordinating access to support through the fund
• Signposting carers to relevant training and development opportunities
• Providing practical and emotional support to carers and children
• Building positive relationships with families and partner services
• Identifying additional support needs and connecting families with appropriate services
• Working flexibly across the borough to meet the needs of families

Travel around the Darlington Borough will be required, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience supporting children, families or carers
• An understanding of the needs and challenges faced by Kinship Carers
• A genuine passion for supporting children and families
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to provide practical and person-centred support
• Knowledge of relevant family support services and resources
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle – ESSENTIAL

Previous experience working with Kinship Carers would be highly desirable.

Required Documents

• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK
• National Insurance Number
• DBS CertificateAny relevant qualifications or training certificates

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rate of up to £17 per hour
• Opportunity to work within an exciting new Kinship Support trial service
• Support children and families through a meaningful and specialist service
• Support from an experienced recruitment team
• Access to a range of short, long-term and permanent opportunities

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About Supply Care Solutions

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited recruitment services across the public sector. We specialise in supporting healthcare and social care professionals with short-term, long-term and permanent placements across the UK.