Job Opportunity: Family Support Worker - Children & Families Team (Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council)
Location: Stockton
Contract: Initial 3-month contract (with strong potential for extension)
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is looking for a dedicated
Family Support Worker to join our
Children & Families Team.
About the Role In this rewarding position, you will:
- Provide practical and emotional support to children and their families, including those in foster care, residential settings, or supported accommodation.
- Work closely with Social Workers and partner agencies to deliver interventions that improve the lives and outcomes of children.
- Represent the service in meetings such as Child Protection Conferences, Reviews, and Court proceedings.
- Capture and champion the voice of the child in all aspects of planning and intervention.
- Maintain clear, timely records using the Liquid Logic system.
What We're Looking For We want someone who:
- Has significant experience supporting children and families, ideally within a statutory or safeguarding context.
- Holds a relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent).
- Can demonstrate excellent communication, planning, and report-writing skills.
- Has a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Is flexible and willing to occasionally work outside core hours when necessary.
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Strong understanding of child development, mental health, and the legislative framework around children's social care
Why Join Us? You'll be part of a dynamic, compassionate team with a shared mission to safeguard children and empower families. Your work will have a lasting impact - every day.
Ready to Apply?If you're committed, skilled, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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The benefits of working with Emily at Service Care Solutions:
- You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of the market
- We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country
- We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email
- We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a week
- At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.