Senior Kinship Support Lead — Safeguarding & Outcomes

Wiltshire Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council’s kinship and fostering service is seeking a Senior Kinship Support Worker to lead complex cases, supervise Kinship Support Workers, and develop family support plans. You will work with schools and partner agencies, monitor quality and safeguarding, and promote inclusive practice across a hybrid model.

A relevant qualification or substantial experience is required. The role is full-time on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2028, with interview date in week commencing 26 October.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Strong knowledge of kinship care and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, IT and report-writing skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support complex kinship families to achieve positive outcomes and supervise Kinship Support Workers.
• Lead assessments and family support plans; monitor performance and quality.
• Collaborate with schools and partner agencies to safeguard children and ensure timely support.

Skills

Kinship care knowledge

Safeguarding

Assessment skills

Communication

IT skills

Report writing

Multi-agency working

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Wiltshire Council’s kinship and fostering service is seeking a Senior Kinship Support Worker to lead complex cases, supervise Kinship Support Workers, and develop family support plans. You will work with schools and partner agencies, monitor quality and safeguarding, and promote inclusive practice across a hybrid model.

A relevant qualification or substantial experience is required. The role is full-time on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2028, with interview date in week commencing 26 October.