Reunification & Family Support Worker - Hybrid

Hampshire County Council; Alton (IL); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension access

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Going Home Worker in Alton to support children in care on reunification journeys. You will build trusted relationships with families, coordinate services with social workers and partners, and help identify safe, stable outcomes for children returning home.

The role requires experience with children and families, strong communication, and a commitment to safeguarding. It offers hybrid working with three days remote, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people and families in a support, helping or caring role.
• 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.
• Make a meaningful difference by helping children safely return home and supporting families to thrive together.
• Join a supportive, collaborative team committed to learning, innovation and improving outcomes for children and young people.

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

Experience with children and families

Parenting skills

Communication and relationship skills

Organisational and IT skills

Safeguarding commitment

Resilient and child-centred approach

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Going Home Worker in Alton to support children in care on reunification journeys. You will build trusted relationships with families, coordinate services with social workers and partners, and help identify safe, stable outcomes for children returning home.

The role requires experience with children and families, strong communication, and a commitment to safeguarding. It offers hybrid working with three days remote, and a comprehensive benefits package.