Family Support Worker x3

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Bristol is seeking a Family Support Worker for the Through Care Service to support children and young people in care. The role involves supervising family time, helping children understand their journey in care, and maintaining strong communication with families and professionals. Candidates must have experience working with children in care and excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers benefits such as a local government pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in care or similar settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and adapt to changing demands.
• Good written and IT skills.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise family time with children and families.
• Help children understand their journey in care.
• Respond to emotional situations flexibly.
• Maintain strong communication with families and professionals.
• Support social workers in case planning.

Skills

Experience working with children in care

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Good written skills

IT skills

Job description

Family Support Worker – Through Care Service

We are looking for a family support worker to join our Children in Care teams within the Through Care Service, based at B Bond. This role supports children and young people aged 0‑25 and their families throughout care and as care leavers.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise family time with children and families to build positive, lasting memories.
• Help children understand their journey in care by creating a personal narrative.
• Respond to emotional situations, working flexibly and proactively.
• Maintain strong communication and relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Support social workers in case planning and professional development.
• Manage diary, travel to sites, and work after school hours when required.
• Deliver high quality written work and demonstrate good IT skills.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children in care or similar settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and adapt to changing demands.
• Good written and IT skills.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits:

• Local Government Pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Supportive working environment with professional development.

Application:

To be considered, please apply online and demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

Applications will be reviewed as received. This vacancy may close early.

We are a Disability Confident employer. We value diversity and include reasonable adjustments.