Reunification Support Worker for Children & Families

Community Care Live; Alton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

LGPS

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Community Care Live in Hampshire is seeking a Going Home Worker to support children in care as they reunify with family members or those with parental responsibility. You will build trusted relationships with children, families and professionals to ensure children's voices are heard and plans focus on safe, stable outcomes.

This role emphasises coordinating support, monitoring progress, and embedding best practice across the Going Home pathway while maintaining accurate records and signposting

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Child & family support

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Community Care Live in Hampshire is seeking a Going Home Worker to support children in care as they reunify with family members or those with parental responsibility. You will build trusted relationships with children, families and professionals to ensure children's voices are heard and plans focus on safe, stable outcomes.

This role emphasises coordinating support, monitoring progress, and embedding best practice across the Going Home pathway while maintaining accurate records and signposting