Family Support Specialist

Family Support Specialist – FDAC (Birmingham Children’s Trust)

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

We’re looking for a dynamic and compassionate professional to support parents involved in care proceedings, helping them make and sustain positive lifestyle changes through a trauma‑informed approach.

The Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) is a problem‑solving court for families where substance misuse places children ike traditional proceedings, FDAC offers parents a “trial for change,” with fortnightly reviews before the same Judge and intensive support from a multi‑disciplinary team.

• Complete assessments and deliver tailored 1:1 and group interventions for parents.
• Hold a caseload and contribute to clear, high‑quality assessment reports.
• Work closely with a skilled multi‑disciplinary team within the FDAC court setting.
• Support families across Birmingham and Solihull toward safer, more stable futures.

We support more than 10,000 children and young people across the city, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy. Joining us means being part of a team committed to improving outcomes for the most vulnerable children.

• Make an impact – contribute directly to positive change in children’s lives.
• Supportive culture – with collaborative working and reflective supervision.
• Career development – tailored learning, professional growth, and development opportunities.
• Great benefits – generous leave, Local Government Pension Scheme, and additional rewards.

We work with care, compassion, and respect, always listening to children and families, using our resources wisely, and collaborating across services to help young people thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Roles may require a relevant level of DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically bar applicants; decisions are based on the nature and circumstances of the offence.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Human Resources Services