Family Support Worker, Referral & Assessment Team, Children's Services

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Children’s Services: Family Support Worker – Referral & Assessment Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Family Support Worker to join Wokingham Children’s Services, helping families receive the right help at the right time.

The Family Support Worker will work alongside Social Workers and will include administrative support and direct work with children and their families.

The Role

• To work with children and their families, offering advice, support, signposting and direct intervention, as required
• The children’s lead professional will be a Social Worker, who will provide you with guidance, support and advice
• Children and families needs will span a wide range of issues including poverty, family conflict, substance or alcohol misuse, mental ill health and/or disability, neglect and helping families focus on the needs of the children
• Working closely with other agencies and local services, you will be on the frontline improving outcomes for children aged 0-18
• You will hear and promote the voice of the child
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of Wokingham children
• To provide a wide range of case related support to the team of Social Workers

• Be an integral member of the team supporting and demonstrating collaborative ways of working

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in either a paid or voluntary capacity working directly with children and families in a formal setting, to include support around crisis interventions. You will be able to demonstrate confidence and resilience with a flexible approach.

Further details with regards to the essential criteria are listed on the Job Description.

What we can offer you:

• Salary: Grade 6: £31,537 – £35,413 per annum
• Annual Leave: 28 days, rising to 33 days with 5 years continuous service
• Enhanced Local Government Pension
• Local and National Discounts
• Continuous Professional Development
• Supportive Management
• Employee Assistance Programme

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

In response to the national reforms, we are going through a period of transformation, reimagining the way that we deliver our services to children and families in Wokingham. This means that you will be joining us at an exciting time as we enhance our offer in Wokingham.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Alix Williams, Recruitment & Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care: alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 14th December 2025, at 11pm

Interview date: Monday 22nd December 2025, time TBC

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.