Senior Family Worker

Service Care Solutions; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist family support agency in the Tees Valley area is seeking an experienced Senior Family Worker to facilitate child reunification and SGO conversions. In this role, you'll work closely with families, provide emotional support, and contribute to assessment and care planning. Ideal candidates will have a strong child development background and experience in multi-agency settings. This rewarding opportunity offers a competitive rate and potential for further development in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Career progression opportunities

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in family support, reunification work, or permanence planning.
• Strong understanding of child development and safeguarding principles.
• Ability to manage complex cases in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe reunification plans with families.
• Provide guidance and support during SGO conversions.
• Contribute to care planning alongside social workers.

Skills

Family support experience

Communication skills

Understanding of child development

Multi-agency collaboration

Driving licence

Job description

Senior Family Worker - Reunification & SGO Conversions

Rate: £21.02 LTD per hour
Initial Contract: 3 months (potential extension)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Family Worker to join our dedicated team specialising in family reunification and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) conversions. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people, and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Work intensively with families to facilitate safe and sustainable reunification plans.
• Provide guidance, emotional support, and practical assistance during the SGO conversion process.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and contribute to care planning alongside social workers and wider professionals.
• Deliver targeted interventions that strengthen family relationships and reduce risk factors.
• Monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and provide ongoing support to ensure successful transitions.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in family support, reunification work, or permanence planning.
• Strong understanding of child development, safeguarding principles, and statutory frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and engagement skills with children, families, and professionals.
• Ability to manage complex cases and thrive within a collaborative, multi-agency setting.
• Dedication to improving outcomes for care-experienced children and young people.
• Full driving licence essential.

Why Join Us

Become part of a motivated and supportive team making a real difference every day. Access to ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. A forward-thinking environment that values innovation, learning, and best practice.

Apply Today

Please contact Emily to discuss this exciting opportunity. At Service Care Solutions we offer a £250 bonus for referrals and a supportive payroll service processed twice a week.