Family Support Worker

Trent Bridge House, West Bridgford, NG2 6BJ
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The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Are you passionate about supporting families? We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our Kinship Support Service. You will be working alongside social workers, other family workers and welfare rights officers, who are supporting kinship carers and children. This role however will take a birth parent focus and rely on creative thinking and providing emotional and practical support to help families cope with the complex feelings and challenges associated within kinship arrangements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Birth Parents:
  Help them understand the circumstances that led to their child living outside their care.
• Facilitating Family Time:
  Assist in arranging and supporting family time to strengthen relationships.
• Advocating for Families:
  Be the voice for birth parents, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed.
• Delivering Structured Interventions:
  Provide tailored support and guidance to families, focusing on their unique needs.
• Maintaining Accurate Records:
  Keep timely and precise records of your work and interactions with families.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Educational Background:
  At least 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C, including English, or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Relevant experience working with children and families, either paid or voluntary.
• Driving License: A full driving license is essential unless you are registered disabled.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Empathy and Understanding:
  Ability to connect with families and understand their challenges.
• Strong Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Effectively share information and support families in a clear and compassionate manner.
• Problem‑Solving Abilities:
  Navigate difficult situations with creativity and confidence.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work well with colleagues and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for families.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A Place to Belong:
  Join a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Development:
  Opportunities for training and growth to help you excel in your career.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Flexible working arrangements to support your personal life.
• Generous Leave:
  Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with ample leave options.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families in our community! If you are ready to support birth parents and help strengthen family relationships, apply now to join Nottinghamshire County Council as a Family Support Worker!

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Lucy Collier on or by email

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.