Specialist Assessment Family Support Worker

2 x Family Support Worker – Specialist Assessment Service

Help us change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of over 10,000 children and young people every single day. Our mission is simple but powerful: to ensure that the most disadvantaged children and young people in our city are safe, happy, and healthy.

We are now seeking a passionate and motivated Higher Family Support Workers to join our Specialist Assessment Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in delivering evidence-based interventions that directly improve the lives of children, young people, and their families.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work – help shape outcomes for some of Birmingham’s most vulnerable children and families.
• Supportive Environment – thrive in a collaborative culture where your contribution is valued.
• Career Development – access tailored training, regular supervision, and a wide range of learning opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits – enjoy a competitive package, including:
• Up to 35 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• A wide range of employee wellbeing support and benefits

About the Role

As a Family Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver evidence-based interventions that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Work collaboratively with families, social care colleagues, and partner agencies to provide timely, targeted support.
• Champion a specialist practice area (e.g. domestic abuse, parental conflict, mental health, or substance misuse), delivering workshops and providing advice to colleagues.
• Maintain high standards of record keeping and produce clear, accountable reports to evidence impact.
• Support social work teams by implementing targeted interventions and ensuring practice is clearly evidenced on children’s records.
• Promote Birmingham Children’s Trust’s relationship-based, strengths-focused, family-led practice model in all aspects of your work.

About You

We’re looking for someone with the skills and drive to make a real difference. You will:

• Hold an NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) qualification.
• Have proven experience of working in early help, prevention, or statutory services with children and families.
• Be confident working under pressure, managing competing demands, and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, report writing, and record-keeping skills.
• Bring experience of multi-agency working, ensuring families receive joined-up and effective support.
• Be a strong team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Safeguarding Commitment

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, safeguarding children and young people is our top priority. All roles are subject to the appropriate level of DBS check.

Interested?

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a team where your work will truly change lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create a brighter future for Birmingham’s children and young people.

Key Dates

• Closing Date: Friday 26th September 2025

• Interviews: Week commencing 20th October 2025

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:

Stuart Lowe, Head of Service

Stuart.lowe@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

07548 713021 | ☎️ 0121 303 7114

Apply today and help us create a brighter future for Birmingham’s children.

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.