Family Support Worker (Childrens)

Make a Lasting Difference: Family Support Worker in Stoke-on-Trent

Are you passionate about empowering families and improving the lives of children?

We're seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join Stoke-On-Trent City Council.

In this pivotal role, you'll use the Thrive Framework to guide families through challenges, build strong relationships, and create lasting positive change.

Pay: £16.08 per hour

Location: Civic Centre, Stoke

Contract: 6 Months plus ongoing

You'll make a difference by:

• Leading holistic assessments and co-creating support plans with families.


• Collaborating with various partners to ensure families receive the right help at the right time.


• Providing direct support to children and young people, informed by child development expertise.


• Equipping parents with evidence-based strategies to enhance their parenting skills.


• Working within a multi-agency framework to safeguard children and young people.

To be successful, you'll have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning & Development, or Health & Social Care (or equivalent).


• A full UK Driving Licence


• In-depth knowledge of frameworks like the Supporting Families Programme and child safeguarding procedures.


• Experience working with vulnerable families in a collaborative environment.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with people from all backgrounds.


• A child-centered approach and a passion for helping families thrive.

If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email me at kat.shah@servicecare.org.uk.

Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:

• A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team


• Excellent rates of pay


• Payroll service twice a week

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.