Kinship Family Worker: Remote & Community Support

Kinship; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinship is seeking a compassionate Family Worker to support kinship carers across Windsor, Maidenhead, Bracknell Forest and Slough. You will travel across the county, delivering home visits, community-based support and some remote work to help families access vital services and build resilience.

You will provide intensive one-to-one support, assist with needs assessments, offer emotional and practical guidance, and help run kinship Ready workshops.

Qualifications

• Experience of family work and undertaking needs assessments both in person and remotely.
• Experience of setting up and facilitating support groups.
• Experience of working with statutory, voluntary and community sector organisations.
• Experience of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one support to kinship carers in homes, communities and remotely.
• Undertake needs assessments and support carers to achieve agreed goals and outcomes.
• Provide emotional support, advocacy and practical guidance.
• Facilitate support groups and help carers build local support networks.
• Work collaboratively with local authorities, schools, community organisations and other professionals.
• Support the coordination and delivery of Kinship Ready workshops.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor outcomes and contribute to demonstrating the impact of our services.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship-building

Independent working

Driving licence

Tools

CRM systems

Case management

Job description

Kinship is seeking a compassionate Family Worker to support kinship carers across Windsor, Maidenhead, Bracknell Forest and Slough. You will travel across the county, delivering home visits, community-based support and some remote work to help families access vital services and build resilience.

You will provide intensive one-to-one support, assist with needs assessments, offer emotional and practical guidance, and help run kinship Ready workshops.