Family Worker

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.

To express interest or request more information, please Care Solutions on or

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.