Going Home Worker

Hampshire County Council; Alton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Going Home Worker to support reunification journeys for children in care. You will work directly with children, families and professionals to ensure voices are heard and plans aim for safe, stable outcomes.

The role focuses on building trusted relationships, coordinating services and embedding best practice across the Going Home pathway within Hampshire.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and families in a support or care role.
• Strong communication skills with a wide range of people.
• Good organisation, ability to write reports and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and wider networks to support reunification planning.
• Develop and progress robust Going Home plans that enable children to return home safely.
• Collaborate with Social Workers and partner agencies to coordinate support and inform decisions.
• Monitor progress, maintain records and provide updates on reunification activity.
• Signpost families to practical support and strengthen community networks.

Skills

Experience with children & families

Strong communication & relationship-bu

Organisational and IT skills

Job description

As a Going Home Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping children in care safely and successfully return to the care of their parent(s) or those with parental responsibility. You'll work directly with children, families and professionals to support reunification journeys, ensuring children's voices are heard and that plans are focused on achieving safe, stable and lasting outcomes.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's lives. Through building trusted relationships, coordinating support and contributing to informed decision-making, you'll help families overcome challenges and create the conditions for successful reunification. You'll also play a key part in developing and embedding best practice across Hampshire's Going Home pathway.

What you'll do

• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and wider family networks, supporting assessments and reunification planning.


• Help develop and progress robust Going Home plans that support children to return home safely and achieve positive outcomes.


• Work closely with Social Workers and partner agencies to coordinate support and contribute to effective decision-making.


• Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and provide updates on reunification activity and outcomes.


• Signpost families to practical support and strengthen family and community networks to promote sustainable reunifications.

What we're looking for

• Experience of working with children, young people and families in a support, helping or caring role, particularly those with complex needs and circumstances.


• Experience of working directly with parents and carers to strengthen parenting skills. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people.


• Good organisational and IT skills, with the ability to write reports, present information effectively and manage competing priorities using initiative and good judgement.


• A resilient, child-centred and inclusive approach, with a commitment to safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes for children.

Why join us?

• Make a meaningful difference by helping children safely return home and supporting families to thrive together.


• Join a supportive, collaborative team committed to learning, innovation and improving outcomes for children and young people.


• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.


• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website.

Important:

You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Family Support Worker, Family Support Practitioner, Reunification Worker, Children and Family Support Worker, Family Intervention Worker, Parenting Support Worker, Family Outreach Worker.