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 a 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
- Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
- 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 required
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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People & Culture
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
*T&C's apply based on contract
- Reference number:23157
- Job Title:Family Support Worker
- Location:Oldbury & Smethwick
- Locality:Sandwell
- Contract type:Permanent (Fixed term funded post)
- End date:31/03/2029
- Hours:30
- Salary:£26,003 FTE
- Closing Date:3 July 2026
- Interview Date:TBC
Benefits
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Additional Info
- Barnardo's Workplace Offer Visual Summary.pdf (27.58 KB)
- Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy Dec 2024.pdf (164.07 KB)
- Project Worker 1 - Children's Services - Job Description and Person Specification.pdf (118.81 KB)
- Additional Information - Family Support Team Grade E Feb 26.pdf (43.73 KB)
- Information Sheet for Applicants Applying for Positions Working with Children and Vulnerable Adults (updated July 2021).pdf (105.51 KB)