Family Help Worker

Family Help Worker – Nottingham (Nottingham City Council) | Contract (2 weeks, ongoing likely)

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Family Help Worker to support Nottingham City Council. This is an exciting Early Help role where you’ll work with families to improve outcomes for children aged 0–19. Please note: this role requires a Social Work qualification, however, it is NOT a Social Worker position. Newly qualified Social Workers are welcome to apply.

Contract details

• Employment type: Contract
• Contract length: 2 weeks (with 3-month ongoing planned/likely extension)
• Rate: £27.00 per hour (Umbrella) / £20.17 PAYE
• Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday (core hours 08:30–16:50, flexibility required)
• Location: Nottingham City Council (family homes, schools, hubs, community settings)
• DBS: Enhanced DBS required
• Driving: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required

Candidate Responsibilities

As a Family Help Worker, your key duties will include:

• Completing Early Help Assessments and developing multi-agency action plans using the Signs of Safety framework
• Acting as Lead Professional and coordinating/chairing Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings
• Delivering child-centred interventions for children aged 0–19 and their families
• Working alongside Social Work Lead Professionals on Child in Need and Child Protection Plans
• Promoting trauma-informed, relational practice throughout your work
• Supporting families to build resilience and reduce reliance on services
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date case records in line with Nottingham City Council standards
• Collaborating with partner agencies and contributing to service improvement

Benefits

You will receive:

• Competitive hourly pay: £27 per hour (Umbrella) / £20.17 PAYE
• £200 referral bonus and £150 sign-up bonus
• Flexible working within agreed service needs, including duty system requirements
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, multi-agency environment across Nottingham