Mobile Family Support Worker — Flexible Hours & Impact

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Costco membership

Discount gym memberships

Travel discounts

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is recruiting a Family Support Worker to help protect and support children and families across the county. You will work in a team, deliver direct work, coordinate referrals, and contribute to safeguarding through a whole-family approach, keeping the child at the heart of every decision.

This mobile role offers diary flexibility with a mix of home-based work and meetings, and requires a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Understanding safeguarding and experience with children and families.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Resilient and tenacious; ensure the child’s voice is heard.
• Good written and verbal communication; record confidential data.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children, young people and families as part of a team with other professionals, managing a caseload.
• Take part in duty cover on a rota alongside Social Workers and Managers.
• Make referrals and signpost for children and families under statutory guidelines.
• Jointly work cases with a Social Worker and attend relevant meetings.
• Attend, coordinate and chair team around the child meetings with agency partners.
• Keep accurate records within current timeframes.
• Transport children and families in your own vehicle when required.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Empathy

Active listening

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is recruiting a Family Support Worker to help protect and support children and families across the county. You will work in a team, deliver direct work, coordinate referrals, and contribute to safeguarding through a whole-family approach, keeping the child at the heart of every decision.

This mobile role offers diary flexibility with a mix of home-based work and meetings, and requires a full UK driving licence.