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Barnardo's; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Barnardo's is seeking two full-time Family Support Workers to join the Family Hubs in Sandwell. The role involves working with families, children and partner agencies to deliver targeted, trauma-informed support and evidence-based interventions.

You will plan and deliver focused services, maintain GDPR-compliant records, and collaborate across teams to ensure sustainable outcomes. A valid UK driving licence is essential for travel across Sandwell.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a trauma-informed and strengths-based framework.
• Strong partnership working and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver targeted interventions, achieving measurable KPIs and positive outcomes.
• Provide high-quality direct work to strengthen families and promote resilience.
• Support families to access appropriate universal and specialist services.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to family needs.
• Complete and maintain accurate records, including risk assessments and GDPR documentation.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partner agencies.
• Contribute to effective exit strategies that ensure sustainable change.
• Capture and use the voices of children and young people to shape service delivery.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Strengths-based framework

Partnership working

Communication skills

Caseload management

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you have a passion for supporting children, young people, and families to thrive? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking two full-time Family Support Workers on secondment to join our dedicated Family Hubs team across Sandwell. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate, collaborative workforce and play a key role within our wider Family Hub Network.

About the Role

• As a Family Support Worker, you will work closely with families, communities, and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children. Using a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and relational approach, you will help ensure families receive the right support at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver targeted interventions, achieving measurable KPIs and positive outcomes
• Provide high-quality direct work to strengthen families and promote resilience
• Support families to access appropriate universal and specialist services
• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to family needs
• Complete and maintain accurate records, including risk assessments and GDPR documentation
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partner agencies
• Contribute to effective exit strategies that ensure sustainable change
• Capture and use the voices of children and young people to shape service delivery

What We're Looking For

• A passion for supporting families and improving outcomes for children
• Experience of working within a trauma-informed and strengths-based framework
• Strong partnership working and communication skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines
• A flexible approach to working patterns

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• Flexibility required for occasional evenings and weekends

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential, as travel across Sandwell is require
• Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31st March 2029 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.
• This contract is due to expire on 31st March 2029.

Family Support Worker

Company: Barnardo's

Salary: £26,003 to £27,592 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Sandwell

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 17 Sept 2026

Closing date: 17 Oct 2026

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About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.