Family Support Worker - Special Guardianship Support Service

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- Cable Plaza, Waterfront West, Brierley Hill, Dudley

Job Reference DUDLEY/TP/697/5151

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

£29,542 - £32,046 per annum - salary subject to experience

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Cable Plaza, Waterfront West, Brierley Hill, Dudley

Closing Date:

20/09/2026

Job Type:

Social Care – Children

Sector:

Local Councils

Business Unit:

Children's Services

Family Support Worker (Special Guardianship Support Service)

Making a difference where it matters most.

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and supporting families to thrive? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join our Special Guardianship Support Service .

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with children living under Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) and their carers, helping to promote stability, resilience and positive outcomes . You will provide practical and emotional support to children and families, ensuring they have access to the services, guidance and interventions they need to succeed .

As a Family Support Worker, you will work alongside Special Guardians, children, birth family members and a range of professionals to deliver targeted support that promotes safe, stable and nurturing family placements .

The role is highly varied and includes:

• Providing direct support and intervention to children and Special Guardians.
• Updating annual financial assessments and Special Guardianship Support Plans.
• Delivering wraparound support to families experiencing challenges.
• Undertaking direct work with children to promote wellbeing, resilience and positive identity.
• Supporting Special Guardians to understand and respond to trauma, attachment difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Leading and facilitating support groups and training sessions.
• Working closely with Social Workers, schools, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Advocating for children and ensuring their wishes and feelings are heard.
• Undertaking community-based visits and lone working in accordance with service requirements.
• Contributing to assessments, reviews and multi-agency planning.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and resilient individual who:

• Has experience of working with children, young people and families.
• Understands safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with children and carers.
• Has excellent communication, recording and organisational skills.
• Is able to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team.
• Can effectively engage with a range of professionals and partner agencies.
• Is committed to improving outcomes for children and supporting family permanence.

Knowledge of Special Guardianship, kinship care, attachment and trauma-informed practice would be advantageous, as would experience of supporting carers and vulnerable children .

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and experienced team environment.
• Regular supervision and professional development opportunities.
• Access to a wide range of training and learning opportunities.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Enhanced family-friendly and occupational sick pay schemes.
• Employee wellbeing support and counselling services.
• Local government pension scheme and a range of employee benefits and discounts.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families, helping Special Guardianship placements remain safe, stable and successful .

If you are committed to supporting children to achieve their full potential and want to be part of…