Job Description

Family Support Worker – Nottingham City Council

 Nottingham (Multiple Locations: Bulwell Family Hub & Mary Potter Centre, Hyson Green)

 £27 LTD per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

 £20.17 per hour (exclusive of holiday pay)

 Full-Time – 37 hours per week

Nottingham City Council is recruiting for a Family Help Worker to support children, young people, and families across the city. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified Social Workers, including newly qualified candidates, looking to gain hands-on experience working directly with families.

⚠️ Please note: This is NOT a Social Work position, but a Social Work qualification is required.

Key Requirements

Must hold a Social Work Qualification

Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel across Nottingham City and surrounding areas

Experience working with children, young people, and families

Ability to complete assessments, plans, and work within multi-agency settings

Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of child developmentRole Overview This role involves working directly with families in their homes, family hubs, schools, and community settings. You will play a key role in delivering early help support and improving outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

Complete Early Help Assessments and develop multi-agency action plans using the Signs of Safety framework

Act as Lead Professional, coordinating and chairing Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings

Support children and families under Child in Need and Child Protection Plans

Deliver trauma-informed, relational practice interventions for children aged 0–19

Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to achieve sustainable change

Support families to build resilience and reduce reliance on services

Maintain accurate case records and use electronic systems effectively

Participate in duty systems, supervision, and ongoing professional developmentWorking Pattern

37 hours per week

Core hours: 8:30am – 4:50pm

Flexibility required to meet the needs of children and familiesExperience & Skills

Experience completing assessments and working with families

Ability to chair multi-agency meetings

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to manage complex cases and work under pressure

Experience working with vulnerable individuals from diverse backgrounds

Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate recordsAdditional Requirements

Willingness to work flexibly, including outside standard hours

Must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Ability to work both independently and as part of a teamWhat’s on Offer

Competitive hourly rates

Opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience

Supportive team and multi-agency environment

Ideal for newly qualified Social Workers📞 Apply now: Contact Delanie Heyes on (phone number removed)

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