Family Support Worker

Oldbury Source: WhatJobs

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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.

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