Senior Family Support Worker
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,750.00 to £27,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24750.00 - £27000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | East Molesey, KT8 9BE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0649-25-0001 |
Summary
Leadership & Team Support Manage a team of Family Support Workers. Oversee caseloads and conduct monthly reviews. Ensure regular hospital visits are co-ordinated and met as planned, adjusting in line with need. Support the allocation of referrals across the team to make sure families receive timely and appropriate support. Contribute to the recruitment, supervision, and development of Family Support Workers. Deputise for the Family Support Manager when needed, including leading team meetings and taking minutes. Participate in the weekend on-call rota. Family Support Delivery Hold a small caseload, providing empathetic, non-judgemental emotional and practical, needs-led, support. Plan and attend family events, working with external suppliers where needed. Provide regular visits to nominated hospitals and ensure families are linked in with appropriate services. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, safeguarding boards, and service planning discussions. Hospital & Community Partnerships Build and maintain strong working relationships with hospital teams and community partners. Maintain regular contact with paediatric teams to share patient updates and identify new needs. Deliver presentations and training to raise awareness of Momentum. Identify new partnership and referral opportunities in clinical and community settings. Support the transition of hospital services from the Royal Marsden to Evelina London Childrens Hospital. Service Monitoring & Development Support the Family Support Manager in delivering service outcomes and contributing to operational planning. Assist in monitoring budgets and ensuring services align with the operational plan. Maintain accurate and timely records to support reporting requirements. Provide case studies and updates to support fundraising and communications. Organisational Contribution Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Attend relevant training and family support events (including evenings/weekends). Provide insights and case studies to support fundraising and communications. Attend occasional family events and community activities. Champion Momentums values and safeguarding standards in all areas of work.