Higher Family Support Worker - Children in Care

Job description

Higher Family Support Worker – Children in CareWe are looking for a passionate and motivated Higher Family Support Worker to join our Children in Care Team, guiding reunification for families where children are currently looked after by the Trust. This full‐time role is based in Birmingham and requires access to a car.

Responsibilities

Deliver evidence‐based interventions to achieve good parenting outcomes that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Undertake the required training for the role, including assessment training.

Complete assessments for children and families to aid care planning, including discharges of care orders, placement with parents and reunification, individually or with other professionals.

Work collaboratively with families, social care colleagues, and partner agencies to provide timely, targeted support, aiming to reunite children and young people with their families.

Champion a specialist practice area (e.g. Domestic abuse, parental conflict, mental health, trauma, or substance misuse), delivering workshops and providing advice to colleagues.

Maintain high standards of record keeping and produce clear, accountable reports to evidence impact.

Support social work teams by implementing targeted interventions and ensuring practice is clearly evidenced on children's records.

Promote Birmingham Children's Trust's relationship‐based, strengths‐focused, family‐led practice model in all aspects of your work.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) qualification in a related area of practice.

Full driving licence with access to own car and business insurance.

Proven experience working in early help, prevention, or statutory services with children and families.

Confidence in working under pressure, managing competing demands and meeting deadlines.

Excellent communication, report writing, assessment and record‐keeping skills.

Experience of multi‐agency working, ensuring families receive joined‐up and effective support.

Strong team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues.

Benefits

Social Work England registration fee covered.

DBS application fee and update service fee reimbursed.

Generous annual leave package of 30 days, rising to 33 days after 5 years and 35 days after 10 years of service.

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for a brand‐new car, no deposits or credit checks.

Free on‐site parking and electric car charging.

Access to internal employee benefits scheme (Occupational Health services, rewards schemes, benefits discounts, health & fitness and wellbeing support).

Flexible/hybrid working policy.

Local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Discounted gym memberships with Pure Gym and Nuffield Health.

Safeguarding and EqualityAll applicants are treated fairly, regardless of criminal record. Depending on the role, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. The level of check (Standard, Enhanced or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined by the specific responsibilities and level of contact with children and young people.

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. We do not provide sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close the posting early if we reach the required number of applications. Please submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid disappointment.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English