Specialist Child and Family Support Worker

Job Introduction

Job Title: Specialist Child and Family Support Worker
Salary: £31,537 to £33,699 per annum
37 Hours per Week
Location: Wildwood/Pershore
Team: Fostering and Kinship
Permanent 
 

The Role: 

This is a unique opportunity for a family support worker to work  supporting our foster carers and the young people that are living with them. Part of this role will be working with our specialist foster carers. 

You will be able to use your skill's of working with families to help support our carers to provide the best outcomes for children looked after by WCC. 

You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in this role through our staff and foster carer training packages. You will manage your own diary, receive case supervision, and work closely with the fostering and kinship social workers.

If you have a passion for meaningful relationship based practice, this is the role for you. 

For further information please contact: (Team Manager Stuart Bray, sbray@worcestershire.gov.uk, or call 07766 990600)

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage 

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? 

Some of these offers include: 

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. 

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 29/08/2025
Anticipated Interview Date: 05/09/2025