Family Support Worker
| Posting date: | 10 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,003 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2026 |
| Location: | Sandwell, West Bromwich |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnardo's |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 23155 |
Summary
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 one full-time Family Support Worker 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 licence 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.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
We are seeking one full-time Family Support Worker 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 licence 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.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
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