Family Coach

Family Coach Opportunity in Southampton

Southampton City Council's Pathways Through Care Team is seeking a Family Coach to support children in care, focusing on identity, reunification and post reunification strengthening of relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support children in foster, residential or semi independent homes, building relationships and facilitating communication with families.
• Work with children to develop life story narratives and help them understand the reasons behind care placement.
• Lead routine visits, personal and case supervision, and collaborative planning for reunification or enhanced contact.
• Advocate for children's wishes, promote identity, education and well being, and assist families in planning for permanency.
• Provide post reunification support and works toward the safe and appropriate ending of local authority involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with children in care or related settings.
• Formal qualifications in practice or related courses (e.g., social work, child protection).
• Reflective, assured practitioner with trauma informed approach and strong assessment skills.

Location

Based in the Southampton City Centre Civic Centre, with flexible/remote options and travel to support children placed outside the city.

Salary

£37,280 - £40,778 per annum, starting at £37,280 with annual progression.

Benefits

• Regular one to one case and personal supervision aligned to restorative principles.
• Work based well being activities and recognition through employment awards.
• Local government pension with 15.2% employer contribution.
• Death in service benefit of three times salary, optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC.
• 25-31 days holiday, flexibly allocated.
• Flexible working options and 9 day fortnight.
• Family friendly policies: maternity, paternity, adoption, shared/unpaid parental leave and time off for dependants.
• Coaching, mentoring and training development.
• Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first aiders and staff networks.
• Veteran friendly employer, armed forces covenant.
• Retail discounts via council benefits platform and local sports memberships.
• Sustainable travel benefits: low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans.
• Paid volunteer leave (2 days).
• Work related laptop and mobile phone.
• Robust induction and personal development plan, with access to internal resources.

Interview Information

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th July 2026.

Recruitment Contact

Email:
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For further information on our benefits package visit Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk).